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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

    12:00The 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

    B1

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

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And I think it's important that we grip this and deal with it both at home and abroad.

      And I think it's important that we grip this and deal with it both at home and abroad.

    • IMPORTANT THAT WE GRIP

      IMPORTANT THAT WE GRIP

    B1

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

    03:52The 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.

    B1

    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How 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 face criticism for maintaining a tight grip.

      Subsequent governments also face criticism for maintaining a tight grip.

    B1

    World's fastest Minis - Mini JCW GP vs ZCars Mini Busa - autocar.co.uk

    04:00World'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.

    B1

    Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED

    09:39Body 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.

    • I'm going to try and match your level of grip.

      I'm going to try and match your level of grip.

    B1

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • But as China's grip on Hong Kong gets ever tighter, that hope grows dimmer by the day.

      But as China's grip on Hong Kong gets ever tighter, that hope grows dimmer by the day.

    • But as China’s grip on Hong Kong gets ever tighter...

      But as China’s grip on Hong Kong gets ever tighter...

    B1

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The 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

    B1

    How to Overcome Shyness

    05:59How 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.

    B2

    Reviewing a Bionic Hand!

    11:44Reviewing 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.

    A2