This is the 662nd most frequent Persian word.
دستگیر
"دستگیر" means "arrested" or "helper" depending on context.
In this sentence, "دستگیر" (dastgir) is used to mean "arrested" or "captured."
پلیس دزد را دستگیر کرد.
The police arrested the thief.
Here, "دستگیر" (dastgir) indicates "handhold" or "something to grab for support."
در کوه، شاخهی درخت را برای دستگیر گرفتن محکم گرفتم.
In the mountain, I held the tree branch firmly to grab for support.
In this context, "دستگیر" (dastgir) is metaphorical, expressing the action of providing assistance or aid.