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grip is the dictionary form of gripper Definition of grip
grip has definitions from the fields of transportation,physics,work
1
[ verb ] hold fast or firmly

Examples

"He gripped the steering wheel"

2
[ noun ] the act of grasping

Synonyms

hold clutch clutches grasp clench clasp

Examples

"he released his clasp on my arm" "he has a strong grip for an old man" "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

3
[ verb ] to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

Synonyms

grapple

Examples

"the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

4
[ verb ] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

Synonyms

fascinate transfix spellbind

Examples

: "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated the wedding guest." Burton "The serpent fascinates its prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman

5
[ noun ] (transportation) a portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes

Synonyms

suitcase bag traveling_bag

Examples

"he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"

6
[ verb ] hold firmly

Synonyms

grasp hold_on

7
[ noun ] the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

Synonyms

handle hold handgrip

Examples

"he grabbed the hammer by the handle" "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

8
[ noun ] (work) worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made
9
[ noun ] (physics) the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

Synonyms

adhesive_friction traction

10
[ noun ] a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place

Synonyms

bobby_pin hairgrip

Examples

"in England they call a bobby pin a grip"

11
[ noun ] a firm controlling influence

Synonyms

grasp

Examples

"they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities" "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion" "a terrible power had her in its grasp"

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grouper Gruver Gruber Grover Grober graver Graber groover griever Greaver Graeber Grabert grabber

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