grip

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of holding or grasping an object.

  - "He has a strong grip on the football."
  - "The baby has a death grip on his mother's finger."

• Noun

  The ability to control or influence a situation.

  - "She had a firm grip on the negotiations."
  - "The new manager was determined to take a grip on the company's finances."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹɪp/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡɹɪp/
   
   
   
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3. /ɡɹɪp/
   
   
   
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4. /ɡɹɪp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hang out , aid , help out , lend a hand , clasp , grasp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grip
grasp , clasp , masp , nasp

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Variants

List of all variants of grip that leads to same result
grip , gripped , gripper , grippers , gripping , grips , get a grip on , gets a grip on , getting a grip on , got a grip on , had a grip , had a grip on , has a grip , has a grip on , have a grip , have a grip on , having a grip , having a grip on , gripe , gripes , death grip , death grips , key grip , pistol grip , pistol grips , lose her grip , lose his grip , lose one's grip , lose their grip , losing his grip on reality , loosen her grip , loosen her hold , loosen his grip , loosen his hold , loosen one's grip , loosen one's grip/hold , loosen one's hold , loosen their grip , loosen their hold

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Etymology

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Old English 'grippan' meaning 'to seize, take hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grip' is also used in golf to describe the way a player holds the club.

2. In the world of magic, a 'grip' is a secret method or technique used to perform a trick.

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Related Concepts

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1. grasp: A synonym for 'grip'. Refers to the act of holding or understanding something.

2. grip strength: A measure of the force one can exert with their hand. It is often used as an indicator of overall fitness and health.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grip' is often used metaphorically to describe someone's control or influence over a situation. In art, 'grip' can refer to the way an artist depicts the texture or form of an object.

How to Memorize "grip"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize holding an object tightly in your hand to remember the meaning of 'grip'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grip' with the feeling of holding something firmly to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grasp the meaning of grip' to help remember the definition.

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