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- Dictionarygrip/ɡrɪp/
verb
- 1. take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly: "his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of an emotion or situation) have a strong or adverse effect on: "she was gripped by a feeling of excitement" Similar
noun
- 1. a firm hold; a tight grasp: "his arm was held in a vice-like grip" Similar
- 2. effective control over something: "he had to take a grip on his nerves" Similar
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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.
noun. 1. a. : a strong or tenacious grasp. had a good grip on the tennis racket. b. : strength in gripping. c.
GRIP meaning: 1. to hold very tightly: 2. to keep someone's attention completely: 3. When an emotion such as…. Learn more.
Definition of grip noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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]
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.
noun. the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp. the power of gripping: He has a strong grip. 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.