grip
🇺🇸
/ɡrɪp/
🇬🇧
/ɡrɪp/
noun
C1
holding something tightly
Make sure your grip on the handle is firm.
C1
control or power over someone or something
The team has a strong grip on the competition.
C1
understanding of something
She has a good grip on the subject.
C1
ability to not slip on a surface
The shoes have excellent grip on wet floors.
R
part made to be held easily
The tool has a comfortable grip.
R
hair clip for women
She used a grip to hold her hair.
R
camera equipment worker in films
The grip set up the camera for the shot.
R
large travel bag
He packed his clothes in a grip.
verb
C1
hold something tightly
He gripped the rope to climb up.
C1
interest or affect someone strongly
The story gripped the audience.
C1
have a strong effect on someone or something
Fear gripped her during the storm.
R
hold or move without slipping
The tires grip the road well.
translation
holding something tightly; control or power over someone or something; understanding of something; ability to not slip on a surface; part made to be held easily; hair clip for women; camera equipment worker in films; large travel bag
hold something tightly; interest or affect someone strongly; have a strong effect on someone or something; hold or move without slipping
Word Forms
3rd Present
grips
Past
gripped
Perfect
gripped
Progressive
gripping
Plural
grips