grip 1 (gr p)n. 1. a. A tight hold; a firm grasp: a drowning swimmer now safely in the grip of a lifeguard. b. The pressure or strength of such a grasp: a wrestler with an unmatched grip. c. A manner of grasping and holding: The crate afforded no comfortable grip. 2. a. Intellectual hold; understanding: a good grip on French history. b. Ability to function properly or well; competence: getting a grip on the new technique. c. Mental or emotional composure: lost his grip after he was fired. 3. a. A mechanical device that grasps and holds. b. A part, such as a handle, that is designed to be grasped and held. 4. A suitcase or valise. 5. a. A stagehand who helps in shifting scenery. b. A member of a film production crew who adjusts sets, lighting, and props and sometimes assists the camera operator. v. gripped, grip·ping, grips v.tr. 1. To secure and maintain a tight hold on; seize firmly. 2. To hold the interest or attention of: a scene that gripped the entire audience. v.intr. To maintain a secure grasp. [Middle English, from Old English gripe, grasp and gripa, handful.] grip  per n.grip ping·ly adv. |
| grip 2 (grp) n. Variant of grippe. |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|