grip
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transitive verb \ˈgrip\grippedgrip·ping
Definition of GRIP
1
: to seize or hold firmly
2
: to hold the interest of strongly <a story that grips the reader>
— grip·per noun
— grip·ping·ly \ˈgri-piŋ-lē\ adverb
Examples of GRIP
- The little boy gripped his mother's hand tightly.
- I gripped the door handle and pulled as hard as I could.
- The story really grips the reader.
- The scandal has gripped the nation.
Origin of GRIP
Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan; akin to Old English grīpan
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to GRIP
- Synonyms
- clench, cling (to), clutch, hold
2grip
nounDefinition of GRIP
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2
a : a firm tenacious hold typically giving control, mastery, or understanding b : mental grasp
3
: a part or device for gripping
4
: a part by which something is grasped; especially : handle
5
: suitcase
6
See Examples of GRIP
- His tennis instructor showed him the proper backhand grip.
- a golfer with an incorrect grip
- He has been doing all he can to maintain his grip on the company's finances.
- I need new grips for my golf clubs.
First Known Use of GRIP
before 12th century
Related to GRIP
- Synonyms
- carryall, carry-on, traveling bag, handbag, holdall [chiefly British], portmanteau, suitcase, wallet
- Antonyms
- incomprehension, noncomprehension
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