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WiktionaryText
Verb
- To take hold, particularly with the hand.
- That suitcase is heavy, so grip the handle firmly.
- The glue will begin to grip within five minutes.
- After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement.
- To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.
- He grips me.
- To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief
- Let’s grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)
Etymology 2
An amalgam of (cognate with German Griff) and (cognate with Swedish grepp).
Noun
- A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
- It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.
- The ball will move differently depending on the grip used when throwing it.
- A handle or other place to grip.
- There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock.
- A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
- A lot of something.
- That is a grip of cheese.
- : Influenza, flu.
- She has the grip.
- A small travelling-bag.
- Assistance; help or encouragement.
- He gave me a grip.
- A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.
- You're a real grip.
Related terms
- come to grips
- get to grips with
- key grip
- get a grip
- gripper