grips

1.

empuñaduras

take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.

:

•

his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

:

grasp clutch hold clasp latch onto grab seize clench catch pluck squeeze press gripe

:

release

2.

empuñaduras

(of a feeling or emotion) deeply affect (someone).

:

•

she was gripped by a feeling of excitement

:

afflict affect take over beset rack torment convulse

1.

empuñaduras

a firm hold; a tight grasp or clasp.

:

•

he lost his grip on Johnson's arm

:

grasp hold clutch clasp clench gripe handshake hand grip hand clasp

2.

empuñaduras

an effective form of control over something.

:

•

our firm grip on inflation

:

control power mastery hold stranglehold clutches domination dominion command influence possession rule tyranny

:

grip gripping be in the grip of key grip get to grips with something get a grip (on yourself)loosen your grip