This is the 462nd most frequent Marathi word.
पकड
"पकड" means "grip" or "hold" in English.
Here, 'पकड' is used to indicate the act of physically catching someone.
त्याने चोराला पकडले.
He caught the thief.
In this context, 'पकड' metaphorically means to seize or take an opportunity.
तिने संधी पकडली.
She seized the opportunity.
Here, 'पकड' implies having a solid understanding or grasp of a concept.