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grip definition

grip


 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  grip 
 
  2  of  4  senses  of  grip 
 
  Sense  1 
  grip 
  =>  bite,  seize  with  teeth 
  =>  pinch,  vellicate,  squeeze,  twinge,  tweet,  nip,  twitch 
 
  Sense  4 
  grasp,  grip,  hold  on 
  =>  cling,  hang 
  =>  clasp 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  grip 
 
  2  of  4  senses  of  grip 
 
  Sense  1 
  grip 
  =>  bite,  seize  with  teeth 
  =>  gnaw 
  =>  snap  at  bite  off 
  =>  nip 
  =>  nibble 
  =>  pinch,  vellicate,  squeeze,  twinge,  tweet,  nip,  twitch 
  =>  tweak 
 
  Sense  4 
  grasp,  grip,  hold  on 
  =>  cling,  hang 
  =>  clasp 
  =>  embrace,  hug,  bosom,  squeeze 
  =>  cuddle 
  =>  interlock,  lock 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  grip 
 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  grip 
 
  4  senses  of  grip 
 
  Sense  1 
  grip 
  =>  seize,  prehend,  clutch 
 
  Sense  2 
  grapple,  grip 
  =>  seize,  prehend,  clutch 
 
  Sense  3 
  fascinate,  transfix,  grip,  spellbind 
  =>  interest 
 
  Sense  4 
  grasp,  grip,  hold  on 
  =>  hold  take  hold 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  grip 
 
  grip  used  as  a  verb  is  uncommon  (polysemy  count  =  4) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  grip 
 
  Sense  1 
  grip 
  =>  seize,  prehend,  clutch 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  grapple,  grip 
  =>  seize,  prehend,  clutch 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  3 
  fascinate,  transfix,  grip,  spellbind 
  =>  interest 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  4 
  grasp,  grip,  hold  on 
  =>  hold  take  hold 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  grip 
  grip 
  gripe 
  grippe 
  gripsack 
  hairgrip 
  handgrip 
  pistol  grip 
  scissor  grip 
  scissors  grip 
 
  Overview  of  noun  grip 
 
  The  noun  grip  has  7  senses  (first  3  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (7)  clasp,  clench,  clutch,  clutches,  grasp,  grip,  hold  --  (the  act  of  grasping;  "he  released  his  clasp  on  my  arm";  "he  has  a  strong  grip  for  an  old  man";  "she  kept  a  firm  hold  on  the  railing") 
  2.  (1)  handle,  grip,  handgrip,  hold  --  (the  appendage  to  an  object  that  is  designed  to  be  held  in  order  to  use  or  move  it) 
  3.  (1)  bag,  traveling  bag,  grip,  suitcase  --  (a  portable  rectangular  traveling  bag  for  carrying  clothes;  "he  carried  his  small  bag  onto  the  plane  with  him") 
  4.  grip,  traction,  adhesive  friction  --  (the  friction  between  a  body  and  the  surface  on  which  it  moves  (as  between  an  automobile  tire  and  the  road)) 
  5.  grip  --  (worker  who  moves  the  camera  around  while  a  film  or  television  show  is  being  made) 
  6.  grip,  grasp  --  (a  firm  controlling  influence;  "he  was  in  the  grip  of  a  powerful  emotion"  or  "a  terrible  power  had  her  its  grasp") 
  7.  bobby  pin,  hairgrip,  grip  --  (a  flat  wire  hairpin  whose  prongs  press  tightly  together;  used  to  hold  bobbed  hair  in  place  "in  England  they  call  a  bobby  pin  a  grip") 
 
  Overview  of  verb  grip 
 
  The  verb  grip  has  4  senses  (first  4  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (10)  grip  --  (hold  fast  or  firmly;  "He  gripped  the  steering  wheel") 
  2.  (3)  grapple,  grip  --  (to  grip  or  seize,  as  in  a  wrestling  match;  "the  two  men  grappled  with  each  other  for  several  minutes") 
  3.  (2)  fascinate,  transfix,  grip,  spellbind  --  (to  render  motionless,  as  with  a  fixed  stare  or  by  arousing  terror  or  awe:  "The  eye  of  the  Ancient  Mariner  fascinated  the  wedding  guest."  Burton;  "The  serpent  fascinates  its  prey,..by  the  power  of  his  eyes."  Todd  &  Bowman) 
  4.  (1)  grasp,  grip,  hold  on  --  (hold  firmly) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  grip 
  gripping 
 
  Overview  of  noun  grip 
 
  The  noun  grip  has  7  senses  (first  3  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (7)  clasp,  clench,  clutch,  clutches,  grasp,  grip,  hold  --  (the  act  of  grasping;  "he  released  his  clasp  on  my  arm";  "he  has  a  strong  grip  for  an  old  man";  "she  kept  a  firm  hold  on  the  railing") 
  2.  (1)  handle,  grip,  handgrip,  hold  --  (the  appendage  to  an  object  that  is  designed  to  be  held  in  order  to  use  or  move  it) 
  3.  (1)  bag,  traveling  bag,  grip,  suitcase  --  (a  portable  rectangular  traveling  bag  for  carrying  clothes;  "he  carried  his  small  bag  onto  the  plane  with  him") 
  4.  grip,  traction,  adhesive  friction  --  (the  friction  between  a  body  and  the  surface  on  which  it  moves  (as  between  an  automobile  tire  and  the  road)) 
  5.  grip  --  (worker  who  moves  the  camera  around  while  a  film  or  television  show  is  being  made) 
  6.  grip,  grasp  --  (a  firm  controlling  influence;  "he  was  in  the  grip  of  a  powerful  emotion"  or  "a  terrible  power  had  her  its  grasp") 
  7.  bobby  pin,  hairgrip,  grip  --  (a  flat  wire  hairpin  whose  prongs  press  tightly  together;  used  to  hold  bobbed  hair  in  place  "in  England  they  call  a  bobby  pin  a  grip") 
 
  Overview  of  verb  grip 
 
  The  verb  grip  has  4  senses  (first  4  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (10)  grip  --  (hold  fast  or  firmly;  "He  gripped  the  steering  wheel") 
  2.  (3)  grapple,  grip  --  (to  grip  or  seize,  as  in  a  wrestling  match;  "the  two  men  grappled  with  each  other  for  several  minutes") 
  3.  (2)  fascinate,  transfix,  grip,  spellbind  --  (to  render  motionless,  as  with  a  fixed  stare  or  by  arousing  terror  or  awe:  "The  eye  of  the  Ancient  Mariner  fascinated  the  wedding  guest."  Burton;  "The  serpent  fascinates  its  prey,..by  the  power  of  his  eyes."  Todd  &  Bowman) 
  4.  (1)  grasp,  grip,  hold  on  --  (hold  firmly) 



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