Meaning & use
grip
A firm hold on something, or the ability to hold something firmly.
See it in a sentence
He tightened his grip on the rope as the wind picked up.
Losing her grip on the situation, the manager asked for help.
A note on using this word
Figuratively, 'grip' describes control over a situation, as in 'get a grip' or 'lose your grip.'
Words with a similar meaning
holdgrasp
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To hold something firmly, or to seize someone's attention or emotions intensely.
Fear gripped the crowd as the storm sirens began to wail.
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