grip

US /ɡrɪp/

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UK /ɡrɪp/

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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hold someone's interest

The speaker will grip your attention for an hour and you will think just five minutes have passed

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong understanding of an idea

Once I had a grip on the idea I was able to teach it

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Control over something or someone

The president's grip on the country is too strong, our freedoms are limited

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Control over something or someone

The grips they have on our lives will only increase over time

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of an object to help you hold onto it

This is the hand grip for your bicycle

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of holding something firmly

She had such a strong grip on my arm that it began to hurt

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hold something in your hand very firmly

Grip the handle firmly and turn to the right

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong understanding of an idea

Your grip on the laws of electricity is wonderful, will you check the wiring on my house?

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To understand something complex.

I'm struggling to grip the main points of this complex theory.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A particular way of holding something.

He adjusted his grip on the golf club before swinging.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A small bag or suitcase.

She packed her clothes into a small grip for the weekend trip.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A powerful influence or control.

The city is in the grip of fear after the recent crime wave.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A member of a film crew who is responsible for setting up and maintaining equipment.

The grip adjusted the lighting on the set.

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Top 10 Descending Tips - Cycling Technique

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Top 10 Descending Tips - Cycling Technique

off your brakes, as this gives you loads more grip. That does mean though that you’ll
off your brakes, as this gives you loads more grip. That does mean though that you’ll
on your bike when descending - they’re what provide you with grip through the corners,
on your bike when descending - they’re what provide you with grip through the corners,

The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

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The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

traction, grip and handling of his car. So he modified his Porsche Type 550 by mounting
traction, grip and handling of his car. So he modified his Porsche Type 550 by mounting

Can Dogs detect Cancer? | #aumsum

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Can Dogs detect Cancer? | #aumsum

Helping the spider to get grip and support to walk.
Helping the spider to get grip and support to walk.

The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

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The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

IMPORTANT THAT WE GRIP
IMPORTANT THAT WE GRIP

The Big Bang Theory _ Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand.mp4

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The Big Bang Theory _ Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand.mp4

Really? A robot hand's got a death grip on your junk, dude. That's funny, ask anyone.
Really? A robot hand's got a death grip on your junk, dude. That's funny, ask anyone.

The global food crisis, explained

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The global food crisis, explained

As covid still continues to grip some parts of the food supply chain worldwide
As covid still continues to grip some parts of the food supply chain worldwide

How China crushed Hong Kong

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How China crushed Hong Kong

But as China’s grip on Hong Kong gets ever tighter...
But as China’s grip on Hong Kong gets ever tighter...
...and increased the party’s grip on power
...and increased the party’s grip on power

Haiti: Gang violence crisis: BBC News Review

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Haiti: Gang violence crisis: BBC News Review

We have 'run rampant', 'paralyse' and 'tighten grip'.
We have 'run rampant', 'paralyse' and 'tighten grip'.
Haiti spirals to collapse as gangs tighten grip.
Haiti spirals to collapse as gangs tighten grip.

How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

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How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

Subsequent governments also faced criticism for maintaining a tight grip.
Subsequent governments also faced criticism for maintaining a tight grip.

CYCLONE // TUTORIAL (Card flick & Magic trick)

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CYCLONE // TUTORIAL (Card flick & Magic trick)

which is not a dealers' grip,
which is not a dealers' grip,
You're holding it deep, in a deep grip.
You're holding it deep, in a deep grip.