A.thing to hold by, handle, “ὅπως ἂν . . μὴ ἔχοι ἀντιλαβὴν ἡ χείρ” Th.7.65; of a shield, “οὔτε πόρπακας οὔτ᾽ ἀντιλαβὰς ἔχει” Str.3.3.6.
2. grip, of a dog, Ael.NA8.1.
3. metaph., πολλὰς . . ἔχει ὑποψίας καὶ ἀντιλαβάς gives many handles against one, points of attack, Pl.Phd.84c; so “ἀ. διδόναι” D.H. Rh.8.15; “παρέχεσθαι” Luc. Tim.20.
4. Gramm., in dramatic dialogue, division of a line between two speakers, Hsch.
5. apprehension. Dam. Pr.6.