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   Grip

   /ɡrip/

   

   verb

   • 1. take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly: "his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel" Similar graspclutchholdclaspgrasp/take/lay hold oflatch ontograbseizeclenchcling tocatchcatch atget one's hands onplucksqueezepressarchaic:gripeOpposite releasehold lightly
   • ▪ maintain a firm contact, especially by friction: "a sole that really grips well on wet rock"
   • 2. (of a feeling or emotion) deeply affect (someone): "she was gripped by a feeling of excitement" Similar afflictaffecttake overbesetracktormentconvulse
   • ▪ compel the attention or interest of: "she gripped us from the first sentence" Similar engrossenthrallentranceabsorbrivetspellbindhold spellboundbewitchfascinateholdcatchcompelmesmerizearrestensnareenraptureinterestintrigueengagedistractdivertentertainamuseOpposite repelbore

   noun

   • 1. a firm hold; a tight grasp or clasp: "he lost his grip on Johnson's arm" Similar graspholdclutchclaspclencharchaic:gripehandshakehand griphand clasp
   • ▪ a manner of grasping or holding something: "I've changed my grip and my backswing" Similar handshakehand griphand clasp
   • ▪ the ability of something, especially a wheel or shoe, to maintain a firm contact with a surface: "these shoes have got no grip" Similar tractionpurchasefrictionadhesionresistance
   • 2. an effective form of control over something: "our firm grip on inflation" Similar controlpowermasteryholdstrangleholdclutchesdominationdominioncommandinfluencepossessionruletyrannyevil embrace
   • ▪ an intellectual understanding of something: "you've got a pretty good grip on what's going on" Similar understanding ofcomprehension ofperception ofawareness ofgrasp ofapprehension ofconception ofrealization ofknowledge ofcognizance ofken ofmastery ofcommand ofinsight intofamiliarity with
   • 3. a part or attachment by which something is held in the hand: "handlebar grips"
   • 4. a traveling bag: "a grip crammed with new clothes" Similar traveling bagbagovernight bagovernighterflight bagkitbagGladstone bagvaliseportmanteauholdall
   • 5. an assistant in a theater; a stagehand. Similar stagehandtheatrical assistant
   • ▪ a member of a camera crew responsible for moving and setting up equipment.

   Word Origin Old Englishgrippa (verb), gripe ‘grasp, clutch’ (noun), gripa ‘handful, sheath’; related to gripe.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gripper noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   1. a. A tight hold; a firm grasp: a drowning swimmer now safely in the grip of a lifeguard. b. The pressure or strength of such a grasp: a wrestler with an unmatched grip. c. A manner of grasping and holding: The crate afforded no comfortable grip. 2. a. Intellectual hold; understanding: a good grip on French history. b.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to hold very tightly: The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand. Old tires won't grip (= stay on the surface of the road) in the rain very well. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to hold someone or something.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRIP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. verb. If you grip something, you take hold of it with your hand and continue to hold it firmly. She gripped the rope. [VERB noun] 2. countable noun [oft poss NOUN] A grip is a firm, strong hold on something. His strong hand eased the bag from her grip. Synonyms: clasp, hold, grasp, handclasp [US] More Synonyms of grip. 3. singular noun.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gripGrip - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of grip. verb. hold fast or firmly. “He gripped the steering wheel” see more. verb. grip or seize, as in a wrestling match. synonyms: grapple. see more. noun. the act of grasping. “he has a strong grip for an old man” synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, hold. see more. noun.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRIP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to hold something tightly: She gripped his arm. grip verb [T] (INTEREST) to keep someone's attention completely: This trial has gripped the whole nation. grip verb [T] (EMOTION) When an emotion grips you, you feel it very strongly: [ often passive ] He was gripped by fear.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › gripGRIP Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object), gripped or gript, grip·ping. to grasp or seize firmly; hold fast: We gripped the sides of the boat as the waves tossed us about. to take hold on; hold the interest of: to grip the mind.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrip noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable, singular] the ability of something to move over a surface without slipping. These tyres give the bus better grip in slippery conditions. This type of sole gives a good grip on snow and ice. part of object. [countable] a part of something that has a special surface so that it can be held without the hands slipping.