grip
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/ɡɹɪp/
English
Definitions
verb
- To take hold of, particularly with the hand.“After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement.”
- To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.“He grips me.”
- To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.“Let’s grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)”
- To trench; to drain.
noun
- A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.“It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.”
- A handle or other place to grip.“There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock.”
- A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.
- (film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
noun
- Influenza, the flu.
noun
- A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.
noun
- The griffin.
Related words
Synonyms
hang outaidhelp outlend a handclaspgraspclutchesclenchclutchhold onholdhandlehandgriptractiongrappletransfixfascinatespellbind