1. the part intended for grasping, a handle, haft , (Demosthenes Orator); λαβαὶ ἀμφίστομοι of a cup, (Sophocles Tragicus)

2. as a pugilistic term, a grip or hold , ὥσπερ ἀθλητὴς λαβὴν ζητεῖν (Plutarch):—;metaphorically a handle, occasion, opportunity , λαβὴν διδόναι, Lat. ausam praebere, (Aristophanes Comicus); so, λ. παραδιδόναι, παρέχειν (Aristophanes Comicus) (ML)