grip
grip/ɡrip/
verb
- take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly."his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel"synonyms: grasp, clutch, hold, clasp, grasp/take/lay hold of, latch onto, grab, seize, clench, cling to, catch, catch at, get one's hands on, pluck, squeeze, press, gripe
- (of a feeling or emotion) deeply affect (someone)."she was gripped by a feeling of excitement"synonyms: afflict, affect, take over, beset, rack, torment, convulse
noun
- a firm hold; a tight grasp or clasp."he lost his grip on Johnson's arm"synonyms: grasp, hold, clutch, clasp, clench, gripe, handshake, hand grip, hand clasp
- an effective form of control over something."our firm grip on inflation"synonyms: control, power, mastery, hold, stranglehold, clutches, domination, dominion, command, influence, possession, rule, tyranny, evil embrace
- a part or attachment by which something is held in the hand."handlebar grips"
- a traveling bag."a grip crammed with new clothes"synonyms: traveling bag, bag, overnight bag, overnighter, flight bag, kitbag, Gladstone bag, valise, portmanteau, holdall
- an assistant in a theater; a stagehand.synonyms: stagehand, theatrical assistant
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John Hoffman. 3. : a part or device for gripping. 4. : a part by which something is grasped.
to hold something tightly, or stick to something: [ T ] The baby gripped my finger. [ I ] Worn tires don't grip very well on wet roads. If an emotion grips you, ...
noun · the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp. · the power of gripping: · a grasp, hold, or control. · mental or intellectual hold:.
Sep 27, 2020 · A Grip is responsible for setting up, rigging, and striking lighting equipment on set. They are also responsible for keeping equipment organized ...
To grip something is to hold it firmly. You might grip the TV remote to keep your roommate from trying to change the channel.
grip in American English · 1. the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp · 2. the power of gripping · 3. a grasp, hold, or control · 4. mental ...
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A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand. It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands. The ball will move differently depending on the grip ...
cling to hold on to something or someone tightly, especially with your whole body:Survivors clung to pieces of floating debris. clutch to hold something or ...
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GRIP meaning: 1 : to grab or hold (something) tightly; 2 : to get and hold the interest or attention of (someone)
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The act of taking firmly and holding fast with the hand, teeth, an instrument, etc.; secure grasp; firm hold.