Grip

/ɡrɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A firm hold or grasp.

He had a strong grip on the steering wheel as he drove through the storm.

The ability to hold something tightly.

The gymnast's grip on the bar was impressive during her routine.

A means of holding or a device for grasping.

The new phone case provides a better grip for the device.

verb

To seize or hold firmly.

She gripped the umbrella tightly as the wind picked up.

To hold the attention of.

The speaker's captivating story gripped the audience from the start.

To have a strong influence on someone.

Fear can grip a person and prevent them from taking risks.

Middle English grippe, from Old Norse greip.

grip it and rip it

To take a decisive action with confidence.

keep a grip on things

To maintain control or composure.

grip of fear

A strong sense of fear that holds someone.

grasp

To seize and hold firmly.

clutch

To grasp or seize tightly.

clench

To close or hold tightly.

To have control over something or someone.

He's got a grip on the team's strategy.

To understand something well.

She finally got a grip on the concepts we were studying.