grip


1grip

verb \ˈgrip\
grippedgrip·ping

Definition of GRIP

transitive verb
1
: to seize or hold firmly
2
: to hold the interest of strongly <a story that grips the reader>
grip·per noun
grip·ping·ly \ˈgri-piŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of GRIP

  1. The little boy gripped his mother's hand tightly.
  2. I gripped the door handle and pulled as hard as I could.
  3. The story really grips the reader.
  4. The scandal has gripped the nation.

Origin of GRIP

Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan; akin to Old English grīpan
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with GRIP

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