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Definition grip in British English

grip noun

noun
/ɡrɪp/
Example

Marguerite took my hand in a surprisingly strong grip.

Example

Pete tightened his grip on her arm.

Example

She loosened her grip on the steering-wheel.

Synonyms and related words
touch contact hold
1.1

if shoes or tyres have grip, they hold a surface firmly and so do not slip

Example

I need some winter boots with a better grip.

Synonyms and related words
bald cartwheel flange
2

power and control over someone or something

Example

The President struggled to regain his grip on power.

Example

The church no longer has a strong grip on the population.

Synonyms and related words
leadership power authority
3

a small thin piece of folded metal that women use for holding their hair in place

Synonyms and related words
Alice band barrette bobby pin
4

the part of an object that has a special rough surface that you can hold firmly in your hands

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
5

someone whose job is to move cameras around while television programmes or films are being made

6

a small bag that you use when travelling

Synonyms and related words
accompanied baggage attaché case backpack
Definition grip in British English