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
gripper
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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.
Origin and Etymology of grip
Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan; akin to Old English grīpan
First Known Use: before 12th century
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.
Origin and Etymology of grip
see 1grip
First Known Use: before 12th century
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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