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Definition of grip
gripped
;gripping
transitive verb
1 : to seize or hold firmly gripped the door handle
2 : to hold the interest of strongly a story that grips the reader
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Examples of grip in a Sentence
The little boy gripped his mother's hand tightly.
I gripped the door handle and pulled as hard as I could.
The story really grips the reader.
The scandal has gripped the nation.
Recent Examples of grip from the Web
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Reeves wastes no time getting the action started with a gripping opening battle.
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But that soapiness does sap Snowfall of some of its credibility and historicity, turning the show from gripping piece of crime history to later-season Breaking Bad knockoff.
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Visitors stood or sat cross-legged in the shade of Wade House silently listening to the words — which included a lot of griping about English King George III — that set into motion the birth of America.
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The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and easy to grip.
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The team’s grabber mimics that behavior, resulting in a device that can grip and release a variety of shapes without pushing them away.
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But anyone who has gripped a handheld laser pointer to lead a presentation or to tease a cat knows that lower-energy versions of lasers are quite common today.
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Players stood on their toes and gripped the edge of the dugout fence.
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When Looney griped about his pants being too tight around his thighs—a complaint Looney had made throughout his playing days, to the disdain of many coaches—Shula ordered him a custom pair.
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Origin and Etymology of grip
Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan; akin to Old English grīpan
grip
Definition of grip
1a : a strong or tenacious grasp had a good grip on the tennis racketb : strength in grippingc : manner or style of gripping the balanced grip of an expert golfer
2a : a firm tenacious hold typically giving control, mastery, or understanding has the country in his gripb : mental grasp can't seem to get a grip on calculus
3 : a part or device for gripping
4 : a part by which something is grasped; especially : handle
5 : suitcase
6 : stagehand The grips quickly changed the scenery.
Examples of grip in a Sentence
His tennis instructor showed him the proper backhand grip.
a golfer with an incorrect grip
He has been doing all he can to maintain his grip on the company's finances.
I need new grips for my golf clubs.
Recent Examples of grip from the Web
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But disquiet about Mr Xi’s grip has turned the unlikely figure of Guo Wengui, a Chinese billionaire who lives in exile in New York, into a person of political significance.
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A mix of Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion and Bumble & Bumble Bb Texture Gel-crème diffused into the hair helped enhance them models' natural hair texture, while a blast of Bumble & Bumble Does It All hairspray added grip and hold.
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Evidence of their grip is that one or the other has won every Olympic or world gold in the 200 individual medley since 2003.
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There are several reasons that can be debated, including Alabama's best high school players choosing to play collegiately out of state and the increasingly monolithic grip of football in Alabama.
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No matter your texture, this is another great choice for day-old hair, which has more grip and grit, ideal for any braided style.
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This is a man caught in the gelatinous grip of gummy bears.
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Both are essentially the same mouse, but the AW598 Elite mouse also includes swappable side grips, an adjustable palm height, and five on-the-fly DPI settings instead of three.
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Although summer heat will hold a tight grip on the weather this week, winter cold and flu season continues to linger in Naperville.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grip.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of grip
see 1grip
GRIP Defined for English Language Learners
grip
playDefinition of grip for English Language Learners
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: to grab or hold (something) tightly
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: to get and hold the interest or attention of (someone)
grip
Definition of grip for English Language Learners
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: the act of grabbing or holding something
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: a way or style of holding something
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: power or control
GRIP Defined for Kids
Definition of grip for Students
gripped
;gripping
1 : to grab or hold tightly
2 : to hold the interest of The story grips the reader.
Definition of grip for Students
1 : a strong grasp
2 : strength in holding : power the grip of winter
3 : 1understanding 1 I finally have a grip on division.
4 : self-control Calm down and get a grip.
5 : 1handle
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