grip
/ɡrɪp/
noun
- A firm hold or grasp with the hand.
- The climber lost his grip and slipped on the wet rock.
- He had a strong grip and could crush a can with one hand.
- She tightened her grip on the railing as she climbed the stairs.
- Control or power over someone or something.
- The company has a firm grip on the smartphone market.
- The dictator maintained a tight grip on the country for decades.
- She finally broke free from the grip of her addiction.
- A part of a handle or object designed to be held.
- The rubber grip on my tennis racket is worn out.
- The knife has a textured grip for safety.
- He replaced the grip on his bicycle handlebars.
- A suitcase or traveling bag.
- The old grip was scuffed from years of travel.
- He packed his clothes into a small grip for the weekend trip.
- She carried a leather grip onto the train.
verb
- To hold something firmly with the hand.
- He gripped the rope and pulled himself up.
- Grip the handle tightly so you don't drop the pot.
- She gripped the steering wheel as the car skidded.
- To hold someone's attention or interest strongly.
- The mystery novel gripped me from the first page.
- Her speech gripped the audience for over an hour.
- The movie's suspenseful plot gripped viewers around the world.
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