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grip
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- pronunciation:
- grIp
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- come to grips with
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a firm grasp, or the pressure of such a grasp.
She got a grip on the ledge and pulled herself up.I felt the grip of his hand on my shoulder.- synonyms:
- clasp, clench, clutch, grasp
- similar words:
- bite, hold
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definition 2: |
the act of grasping, seizing, or maintaining a firm hold.
He startled her with a grip around her waist.- synonyms:
- clutch, grasp, hold
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- clasp, embrace, grapple, take
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definition 3: |
a particular type of grasp or hold.
Do you know this wrestling grip?- synonyms:
- handclasp, handhold
- similar words:
- bite, clinch, grapple, handshake, hold
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definition 4: |
mental mastery.
Her paper shows a good grip of the theory.- synonyms:
- command, grasp, mastery, understanding
- similar words:
- comprehension, hold
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definition 5: |
a device that seizes or holds fast.
- synonyms:
- clip
- similar words:
- clasp, clench, fastener, hold, vise
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definition 6: |
a part that can be grasped or held; handle.
The tool has a rubber grip.- synonyms:
- handle, hold
- similar words:
- haft, hilt, pull
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definition 7: |
a small suitcase; valise.
- synonyms:
- valise
- similar words:
- bag, suitcase
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definition 8: |
a stagehand or film production crew member who helps in adjusting sets and props.
- similar words:
- stagehand
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definition 9: |
a sudden, sharp pain; spasm.
- synonyms:
- pang, spasm
- similar words:
- cramp, gripe, pain
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related words: |
clamp, grab, grasp, handle, knob, lock, tote |
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phrase: |
come to grips with |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
grips, gripping, gripped |
definition 1: |
to seize or hold firmly; grasp.
The child gripped his mother's hand in fear.- synonyms:
- clasp, clutch, grasp
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- clench, embrace, grab, hold, latch onto, seize
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definition 2: |
to hold the attention of; captivate.
The audience was gripped by this intensely emotional scene.- synonyms:
- absorb, fascinate, hold, rivet
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- captivate, engross, enthrall, entrance, involve, mesmerize, spellbind, take
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definition 3: |
to hold or attach using a grip.
- synonyms:
- clip
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- attach, clasp, fasten
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related words: |
absorb, catch, clamp, consume, grapple, interest, retain, take |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to take hold or to hold securely.
- synonyms:
- hold
- similar words:
- bite, catch, fasten, grasp, seize
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definition 2: |
to take hold of the interest or attention.
- synonyms:
- fascinate
- similar words:
- catch
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related words: |
bond, fasten, grapple, hang on, lock |
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derivations: |
gripping (adj.), gripper (n.) |
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