DICTOMETER

GRIPS

1. Synonyms:
   • Clasp
   • Clench
   • Clutch
   • Clutches
   • Grasp
   • Grip
   • Hold
   Definitions:
   • the act of grasping
   Examples:
   • He released his clasp on my arm
   • He has a strong grip for an old man
   • She kept a firm hold on the railing
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Handle
   • Grip
   • Handgrip
   • Hold
   Definitions:
   • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
   Examples:
   • He grabbed the hammer by the handle
   • It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Bag
   • Traveling bag
   • Travelling bag
   • Grip
   • Suitcase
   Definitions:
   • a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
   Examples:
   • He carried his small bag onto the plane with him
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Grip
   • Traction
   • Adhesive friction
   Definitions:
   • the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Grip
   Definitions:
   • worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Grip
   • Grasp
   Definitions:
   • an intellectual hold or understanding
   Examples:
   • A good grip on French history
   • They kept a firm grip on the two top priorities
   • He was in the grip of a powerful emotion
   • A terrible power had her in its grasp
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Bobby pin
   • Hairgrip
   • Grip
   Definitions:
   • a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together
   • used to hold bobbed hair in place
   Examples:
   • In Britain they call a bobby pin a grip
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Grip
   Definitions:
   • hold fast or firmly
   Examples:
   • He gripped the steering wheel
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Grapple
   • Grip
   Definitions:
   • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
   Examples:
   • The two men grappled with each other for several minutes
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Fascinate
   • Transfix
   • Grip
   • Spellbind
   Definitions:
   • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   Examples:
   • The snake charmer fascinates the cobra