grip
//ɡrɪp//
Noun
gripSingular
gripsPlural
1
A firm hold or grasp with the hand or hands
He tightened his grip on the rope.
2
The manner or style in which something is held
She adjusted her grip on the tennis racket.
3
Control or mastery over something
She has a good grip on the situation.
4
The part of an object designed to be held by the hand
The grip of the tennis racket felt comfortable in my hand.
5
Understanding or mental grasp of a subject
She has a good grip on the basics of economics.
Verb
gripInfinitive
gripPresent tense
grippedPast tense
grippedPast participle
grippingPresent participle
gripsThird-person singular
1
To hold something firmly with the hand or hands
She gripped the handle tightly as the bus turned the corner.
2
To hold the attention or interest of someone strongly
The movie gripped the audience from start to finish.
3
To affect someone deeply or emotionally
The movie gripped audiences with its powerful story.