grip

B2
Pronunciation
/ɡɹɪp/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.

Example Sentences
  • It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.
2 Definition

A handle or other place to grip.

Example Sentences
  • There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock.
3 Definition

A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.

4 Definition

(film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.

5 Definition

A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).

6 Definition

A lot of something.

Example Sentences
  • That is a grip of cheese.
7 Definition

A long time.

Example Sentences
  • I haven't seen you in a grip.
8 Definition

A small travelling-bag or gripsack.

9 Definition

An apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable.

10 Definition

Assistance; help or encouragement.

Example Sentences
  • He gave me a grip.
11 Definition

A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.

Example Sentences
  • You're a real grip.
12 Definition

As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.

Example Sentences
  • I need to get a grip of nails for my project.
13 Definition

A tenacious grasp; a holding fast.

Example Sentences
  • in the grip of a blackmailer
14 Definition

A device for grasping or holding fast to something.

15 Definition

Influenza, the flu.

16 Definition

A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.

17 Definition

The griffin.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

Example Sentences
  • After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement.
2 Definition

To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.

Example Sentences
  • He grips me.
3 Definition

To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.

Example Sentences
  • Let’s grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)
4 Definition

To trench; to drain.