Take hold of and rub (5)
I believe the answer is:
catch
This clue is a double definition.
'take hold of' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'rub' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for catch that I've seen before include "Snag; be in time for (train)" , "Getting round" , "problem being concealed" , "Seize - drawback" , "Grab hold of - fastener" .)