Grip (Noun)
Meaning 1
An intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 5
Worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 6
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The athlete adjusted her grip on the golf club before taking her swing.
- The baby held onto her pacifier by the small grip that was designed for tiny hands.
- The hiking pole had a worn grip that made it uncomfortable to hold.
- She tested the grip on the door handle to make sure it was secure.
- The musician's grip on the guitar neck was firm as he began to play the intricate solo.