grip

US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
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1.

a firm hold or grasp

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He lost his grip on the rope and fell.
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The tires have a good grip on the wet road.
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holdgraspclutchpurchasetraction
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control or power over someone or something

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The dictator had a tight grip on the country.
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She lost her grip on reality.
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controlpowerswaydominionmastery
1.

to take and keep a firm hold of; grasp firmly

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He gripped the steering wheel tightly.
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The climber gripped the rock face.
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graspclutchclaspholdseize
2.

to have a strong effect on (someone); to engross or fascinate

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The story really gripped the audience.
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Fear gripped her heart.
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engrossfascinatecaptivateabsorbrivet
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grippingbe in the grip ofkey gripget to grips with somethingget a grip (on yourself)loosen your grip