the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.

the power of gripping

He has a strong grip.

a grasp, hold, or control.

mental or intellectual hold

to have a good grip on a problem.

competence or firmness in dealing with situations in one's work or personal affairs

The boss is old and is losing his grip.

a special mode of clasping hands

Members of the club use the secret grip.

something that seizes and holds, as a clutching device on a cable car.

a handle or hilt

That knife has a very unusual grip.

a sudden, sharp pain; spasm of pain.

grippe.

Older Use . a small traveling bag.

Theater . a stagehand, esp. one who works on the stage floor.

Movies, Television . a general assistant available on a film set for shifting scenery, moving furniture, etc.

to grasp or seize firmly; hold fast

We gripped the sides of the boat as the waves tossed us about.

to take hold on; hold the interest of

to grip the mind.

to attach by a grip or clutch.

to take firm hold; hold fast.

to take hold on the mind. ?

come to grips with

to encounter; meet; cope with

She had never come to grips with such a situation before.

to deal with directly or firmly

We didn't come to grips with the real problem.

noun

release , misconception , misunderstanding

verb

let go , release , disgust , repel

noun

anchor , brace , catch , cinch , cincture , clamp , clamping , clench , clinch , clutch , coercion , constraint , crushing , duress , enclosing , enclosure , fastening , fixing , grapnel , grapple , grasp , gripe , handclasp , handgrip , handhold , handshake , hold , hook , ligature , lug , purchase , restraint , snatch , squeeze , strength , tenure , vise , wrench , clutches * , comprehension , control , domination , influence , keeping , ken , possession , power , clasp , apprehension , understanding

verb

clap a hand on , clasp , clench , clinch , clutch , get one’s hands on , grasp , latch on to , lay hands on , nab , seize , snag , snatch , take , take hold of , catch up , compel , engross , enthrall , fascinate , hold , hypnotize , involve , mesmerize , rivet , spellbind , grab , grapple , arrest , transfix , brace , clamp , cleat , comprehension , constrict , control , embrace , handle , handshake , mastery , perception , vise