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Grip

ɡrɪp

Grip definitions
verb
grips gripping gripped grip
  1. take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly

    "his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel"

    grasp clutch hold clasp grasp/take/lay hold of latch on to grab seize clench cling to catch catch at get one's hands on pluck
    • maintain a firm contact, especially by friction

      "a sole that really grips well on wet rock"

  2. (of an emotion or situation) have a strong or adverse effect on

    "she was gripped by a feeling of excitement"

    • firmly hold the attention or interest of

      "we were gripped by the drama"