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grip
US /ɡrɪp/
・UK /ɡrɪp/
A2
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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The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
- and thus pushed the car towards the ground, thereby improving traction, grip, and handling of his car.
and thus pushed the car towards the ground, thereby improving traction, grip, and handling of his car.
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
- Subsequent governments also face criticism for maintaining a tight grip.
Subsequent governments also face criticism for maintaining a tight grip.
- Subsequent governments also faced criticism for maintaining a tight grip.
Subsequent governments also faced criticism for maintaining a tight grip.
World's fastest Minis - Mini JCW GP vs ZCars Mini Busa - autocar.co.uk
- At the same time, it's luring you in with its high grip levels and big cornering speeds.
At the same time, it's luring you in with its high grip levels and big cornering speeds.
- At the same time, it's luring you in with its high grip levels and big cornering speeds.
At the same time, it's luring you in with its high grip levels and big cornering speeds.
How to Overcome Shyness
- Because shyness can grip us in such powerful ways, it's tempting to think of it as an immutable part of our emotional make-up.
Because shyness can grip us in such powerful ways, it's tempting to think of it as an immutable part of our emotional make-up.
Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED
- I'm going to try and match your level of grip.
I'm going to try and match your level of grip.
Reviewing a Bionic Hand!
- This is where you can rotate between a bunch of different preset hand positions known as So this, for example, is called the cylinder grip.
This is where you can rotate between a bunch of different preset hand positions known as So this, for example, is called the cylinder grip.
- And then you can always open and close the grip with the buttons here.
And then you can always open and close the grip with the buttons here.