Synonym: clasp, clench, clutch, command, comprehension, control, domination, grasp, handbag, hold, possession, seize, suitcase, understanding, valise. Antonym: Loosen, free, release. Similar words: grin, rip, strip, script, agriculture, agricultural, description, prescription. Meaning: [grɪp] 
n. 1. the act of grasping 2. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it 3. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes 4. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 5. worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made 6. a firm controlling influence 7. a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place. v. 1. hold fast or firmly 2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match 3. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe.
n. 1. the act of grasping 2. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it 3. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes 4. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 5. worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made 6. a firm controlling influence 7. a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place. v. 1. hold fast or firmly 2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match 3. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. 
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211 When the Exposition closed Chicago was already in the grip of a serious economic downturn.
212 Made from flexible synthetic compound that won't support bacterial growth, its self-sealing flanges grip the insides of almost any cistern.
213 Rumblings from recent abortive coup plots coupled with an erosion of army discipline have reportedly weakened Guei's grip on the military.
214 He was trying to get a grip on the world.
215 The humans had grown their winter coats, and the high buildings trembled in the tight grip of their stress equations.
216 Like a rabbit borne aloft by a hawk, Semele hung gasping in his grip.
217 I keep a firm grip on my hat and stare into the blustery abyss.
218 Pet could, but Wee Charlie ... Get a grip! she admonished herself, dashing her tears away.
219 Forster slithered to Delaney and got a grip, pulling him back to comparative safety.
220 If you're going rock-climbing, make sure you wear shoes that will give you a good grip.
221 He was in the grip of severe constipation and was only eating fruit in an effort to clear himself out.
222 As the nation struggles to get a grip on medical costs, insurance companies have grabbed the reins.
223 As decision-making power moves away from the center, the grip of the home office loosens.
224 Deflation, the curse of farmers and wage earners, seemed ready to ease its icy grip.
225 I had to get a grip on myself and put this whole wretched business behind me.
226 Soon he switches his grip to the exhaust pipe, which starts coming away.
227 I lost my grip on the branch, and fell out of the tree.
228 It's safe but you need to have a firm grip to cut a 13-amp flex.
229 When in the grip of writer's block I might stand up and walk to the window and look out.
230 She shook her head free of his grip, and sat further away on the sofa, looking at him with detachment.
231 He made a choking noise, and Marco loosened his grip fractionally.sentencedict.com
232 The grenade left his grip at almost the same moment as another beam struck him full across the carapace, cracking it.
233 It took him longer to get a grip on his feelings than it did to get over the climb from the beach.
234 To hear some people talk you might imagine that the Republican party is in the grip of rightwing conservative zealots.
235 Richard first noticed me from across the street as he loosened his grip on the lamppost.
236 Its grip consisted of brass knuckles, was a chain of rings through which Weary slipped his stubby fingers.
237 By forcing down on the upper, outside footrest the rider obtains exceptional feel for rear tyre grip.
238 I have spoken of the point of contact but with the proper grip it will be much easier.
239 Matthew was, carrying a black grip with him and said it contained a change of clothing.
240 Corbett lost his footing and went down, his flailing hands seeking something to grip.