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grip::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bag, suitcase, traveling bag, travelling bag |
| Type of | luggage, baggage |
| Has types | overnight bag, carpetbag, weekender, portmanteau, overnighter, overnight case, gladstone bag, gladstone, garment bag, gripsack |
grip::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | adhesive friction, traction |
| Type of | friction, rubbing |
grip::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | handgrip, handle, hold |
| Type of | appendage |
| Has types | hoe handle, saddlebow, broom handle, crop, knob, stock, broomstick, mop handle, panhandle, pommel, axe handle, helve, hilt, rake handle, ax handle, haft, gunstock |
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, hold |
| Type of | prehension, seizing, taking hold, grasping |
| Has types | embrace, choke hold, wrestling hold, embracement, chokehold, embracing |
he has a strong grip for an old man.
grip::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker |
Examples of grip
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His thumb injury forced him to alter his grip to produce draws for extra length.
From the usatoday.com
If Microsoft controls the handset, it tightens its grip on all the other pieces.
From the businessweek.com
Since the cold dries out your hands, it's harder for a pitcher to grip the ball.
From the time.com
That helps with the overall packaging and gives you more grip on slippery roads.
From the express.co.uk
This track is quite smooth, and today it offered a lot of grip with these tyres.
From the sport.uk.msn.com
In Ecuador, the government of Rafael Correa has increased its grip on the media.
From the economist.com
Part of Blumenthal's genius is to come up with dishes that grip the imagination.
From the metro.co.uk
The most urgent task will be getting a grip on France's chronic public finances.
From the economist.com
They need a certain amount of weight in order to keep a tight grip on the rails.
From the economist.com
- Clasp: 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"
- Hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"
- Grapple: to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
- Handle: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"
- Bag: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"
- Fascinate: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
- "Grip!" was the 24th single by the Japanese j-pop group Every Little Thing, released on March 12, 2003. This single was used in the anime series InuYasha as the fourth opening for the end of season four and all of season five while Yura Yura was used as the ending song for the animated movie .
- Grip is a term describing the total cornering envelope of a race car by the friction component of the tire, the mass of the machine and the downforce generated.
- One of the key factors in cricket bowling is the grip. Variation in grip has a major influence on the outcome of a delivery. Below is the grip for an inswing delivery.
