Grip — synonyms, definition

1. grip (Noun)

59 synonyms

adhesive friction awareness bag banister bobby pin brace buckle butt clamp clasp clench clip clutch clutches cognition control crop dial doorknob duke • • •

7 definitions

grip (Noun) — The act of grasping. ex. "he has a strong grip for an old man"

grip (Noun) — The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. ex. "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

grip (Noun) — A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes.

grip (Noun) — The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).

grip (Noun) — Worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made.

grip (Noun) — An intellectual hold or understanding. ex. "a good grip on French history" ex. "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities" ex. "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"

grip (Noun) — A flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place. ex. "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip"

14 types of

appendage baggage friction grasping hairpin influence luggage prehension rubbing seizing skilled worker skilled workman taking hold trained worker

34 types

Gladstone bag ax handle axe handle broom handle broomstick carpetbag choke hold chokehold crop embrace embracement embracing garment bag gladstone gripsack gunstock haft helve hilt hoe handle • • •

2 parts

shank stem

43 parts of

aspergill aspersorium baggage baseball bat bat briefcase brush carpet beater carrycot cart cheese cutter coffee cup coffeepot cricket bat cutlery eating utensil edge tool faucet frying pan frypan • • •

5 topics

auto automobile car machine motorcar

2. grip (Verb)

45 synonyms

accept adopt anchor carry catch clamp clasp clench clinch clutch embrace enfold examine explore fascinate fasten feel finger fold grab • • •

3 definitions

grip (Verb) — Hold fast or firmly. ex. "He gripped the steering wheel"

grip (Verb) — Hold or seize, as in a wrestling match.

grip (Verb) — To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. ex. "The snake charmer grips the cobra"

4 types of

clutch interest prehend seize

8 types

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