- λαβή
- a handle
- 1. the part intended for grasping, a handle, haft , [Refs 4th c.BC]; λαβαὶ ἀμφίστομοι of a cup, [Refs 5th c.BC]
2. as a pugilistic term, a grip or hold , ὥσπερ ἀθλητὴς λαβὴν ζητεῖν [1st/2nd c.AD]:—;metaph. a handle, occasion, opportunity , λαβὴν διδόναι, Lat. ausam praebere, [5th/4th c.BC]; so, λ. παραδιδόναι, παρέχειν [5th/4th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC] (ML)