grip — a firm hold or grasp
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a firm hold or grasp
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrɪp/
Example Sentences
- The rock climber's grip was so strong that even a banana couldn't slip out of his hands during lunch!
- She needs to get a grip on her spending habits before her wallet files for bankruptcy.
- The teacher has a firm grip on classroom management.
grip
NOUN[/ɡrɪp/]
a firm hold or grasp
The climber tightened her grip on the rope as the wind whipped past.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Grip derives from Old English 'grippan', meaning 'to grasp or seize'. The word originates from Common Germanic roots and reflects the fundamental concept of firmly grasping something with the hand, which later extended to abstract meanings such as 'understanding' or 'control'.
Breakdown
grippan (Old English root meaning 'to grasp, seize') from Proto-Germanic *gripan-, expressing the action of firmly grasping or holding with the hand.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The rock climber's grip was so strong that even a banana couldn't slip out of his hands during lunch!”
“She needs to get a grip on her spending habits before her wallet files for bankruptcy.”
“The teacher has a firm grip on classroom management.”
“His grip on the basketball was so weak that it bounced off his hands like a trampoline.”
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