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   grip

   /ɡrɪp/

   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 on tograbseizeclenchcling 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 an emotion or situation) have a strong or adverse effect on: "she was gripped by a feeling of excitement" Similar afflictaffecttake overbesetracktormentconvulse
   • ▪ firmly hold the attention or interest of: "we were gripped by the drama" Similar engrossenthralentranceabsorbrivetspellbindhold spellboundbewitchfascinateholdcatchcompelmesmerizearrestensnareenraptureinterestintrigueengagedistractdivertentertainamuseOpposite repelbore

   noun

   • 1. a firm hold; a tight grasp: "his arm was held in a vice-like grip" Similar graspholdclutchclaspclencharchaic:gripehandshakehand griphand clasp
   • ▪ a manner of 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. effective control over something: "he had to take a grip on his nerves" Similar controlpowermasteryholdstrangleholdclutchesdominationdominioncommandinfluencepossessionruletyrannyevil embrace
   • ▪ an understanding of something: "you've got a 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"
   • ▪ a hairgrip. British
   • 4. a travelling bag: "a grip crammed with new clothes" Similar travelling bagbagovernight bagovernighterflight bagkitbagGladstone bagvaliseportmanteauholdall
   • 5. a stagehand in a theatre. 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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   GRIP definition: 1. to hold very tightly: 2. to keep someone's attention completely: 3. When an emotion such as…. Learn more.

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   grip: [noun] a strong or tenacious grasp. strength in gripping. manner or style of gripping.

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   Grip definition: the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.. See examples of GRIP used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrip verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Synonyms hold hold hold on cling clutch grip grasp clasp hang on These words all mean to have somebody/ something in your hands or arms. hold to have somebody/ something in your hand or arms:. She was holding a large box. I held the baby gently in my arms. hold on (to somebody/ something) to continue to hold somebody/ something; to put your hand on somebody/ something and not take your hand away: Hold on and don’t let go until I say so.

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   To grip something is to hold it firmly. You might grip the TV remote to keep your roommate from trying to change the channel.

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

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   GRIP meaning: 1. to hold very tightly: 2. to keep someone's attention completely: 3. When an emotion such as…. Learn more.

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

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   16 meanings: 1. the act or an instance of grasping and holding firmly 2. Also called: handgrip the strength or pressure of such.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   [countable, usually singular] grip (on somebody/something) an act of holding somebody/something tightly; a particular way of doing this synonym grasp Keep a tight grip on the rope. to loosen/release/relax your grip; She tried to get a grip on the icy rock.; The climber slipped and lost her grip.; She struggled from his grip. Try adjusting your grip on the racket.

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    Define grip. grip synonyms, grip pronunciation, grip translation, English dictionary definition of grip. n. 1. a. A tight hold; a firm grasp: a drowning swimmer now safely in the grip of a lifeguard.

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    grip meaning, definition, what is grip: the way you hold something tightly, or y...: Learn more.