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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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   : a strong or tenacious grasp. had a good grip on the tennis racket. b. : strength in gripping. c. : manner or style of gripping. the balanced grip of an expert golfer. 2. a. : a firm tenacious hold typically giving control, mastery, or understanding. has the country in his grip. b. : mental grasp.

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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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   a grasp, hold, or control. mental or intellectual hold: to have a good grip on a problem. competence or firmness in dealing with situations in one's work or personal affairs: The boss is old and is losing his grip. a special mode of clasping hands: Members of the club use the secret grip.

5. 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.

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

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   When you want to hold on to something, you grip it. If your hands are strong and you can hold things well, you have a good grip. Grip is also the roughness or texture of something.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › gripGrip - definition of grip by The Free Dictionary

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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.

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

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   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. Someone's grip on something is the power and control they have over it. The president maintains an iron grip on his country. [ + on]

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

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   Definition of grip noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRIP | definition in the 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.