grip synonyms

grip

n.

  1. The power of gripping

    grasp, hold, manual strength, digital strength, ligature, musculature, purchase, government, governance.

  2. Application of the power to grip

    hold, grasp, clutch, gripe, purchase, clasp, catch, cinch, vise, clench, clinch, embrace, handclasp, handhold, fist, handgrip, handshake, snatch, grapple, anchor, squeeze, wrench, grab, cincture, enclosing, enclosure, fixing, fastening, crushing, clamp, clamping, iron grip, hoops of steel, vicelike grip, jaws, snag*, glom*, nip*. *

  3. Something suited to grasping

    knocker, knob, ear; see handle 1.

  4. *A traveling bag

    valise, suitcase, satchel; see bag.

grip

v.

clutch, grasp, clasp; see seize 1.

come to grips

engage, encounter, cope with; see fight 1, 2, try 1.

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