grip
word
/ˈɡɹɪp/
grip
/ɡɹˈɪp/
grip
Definition
As a noun, 'grip' is a firm hold on something or the ability to hold it securely. As a verb, it means to hold something tightly.
Usage & Nuances
Common in physical contexts: 'lose your grip', 'get a better grip', 'grip the handle'. It is also used figuratively in phrases like 'fear gripped him' or 'in the grip of panic'. As a noun, it can describe how well shoes, tires, or tools hold onto a surface.
Spanish: agarre - sujetar con fuerzaPortuguese (BR): aperto - agarrar com forçaPortuguese (PT): agarre - segurar com forçaChinese (Simplified): 握力 - 紧握Chinese (Traditional): 握力 - 緊握Hindi: पकड़ - मज़बूती से पकड़नाArabic: قبضة - يمسك بإحكامBengali: ধরা - আঁকড়ে ধরাRussian: хватка - схватитьJapanese: 握る - 握り (にぎり)Vietnamese: nắm chặt - bámKorean: 잡다 - 움켜쥐다 - 잡기Turkish: tutmak - kavramak - tutuşUrdu: پکڑ - مضبوطی سے تھامناIndonesian: pegangan - mencengkeram
Example Sentences
Please grip the bottle tightly so it doesn’t fall.
basic
He lost his grip on the rope.
basic
These shoes have good grip on wet floors.
basic
I could barely grip the pen because my hands were so cold.
natural
Fear gripped him when he heard the noise downstairs.
natural
Hang on, I need to get a better grip before I lift this box.
natural