grip
How hands secure
The noun and verb grip relate mainly to the grasping of something by the human hand; this core idea inspires other uses.
When you grip something, you hold it tightly with your hand.
The grip of an object, such as a gun or a suitcase, is the handle, the part where your hand goes.
The grip of a person may refer to their handshake: He has an iron grip.
Grip also indicates your level of mastery or control in expressions like get a grip, lose your grip, and tighten your grip.
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- grabSeize abruptly
- snatchRapid forceful taking
clench · catch · hold · cling · latch · grapple · squeeze · pinch
Film's chief electrician
- dollyWheeled moving platform
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
- sandbagWeighted sack for barriers
c-stand · cable · equipment · stagehand · techie · crew · set · boom
Authoritative instruction given
- masteryComplete skill or control
- handlePart for gripping
- steerDirect movement or castrated bull
- manageDirect or handle successfully
direct · manipulate · dominance · influence · authority · stranglehold · hold · possession
Firm bilateral compression
- clenchSqueeze tightly shut
- forearmArm's lower half
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- viseMounted clamping tool
crushing · iron-fisted · firmness · tightness · pressure · force · power · deadlift
Surface that grips ground
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- studsStructural wall timbers
rubber · tires · sole · treads · non-slip · anti-skid · grooves · purchase
Engaging by overlap
- overlappingCovering part of another
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- neutralNot favoring any side
- strongHaving great physical power
weak · pressure · hands · fingers · club · swing · slice · hook
Soft sedimentary writing stone
- apparatusEquipment for a task
- barDrinking establishment
- ringsCircular bands worn
- pommelSaddle's front knob
release · swing · catch · handstand · pirouette · giant · dismount · magnesium
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
snatch · clench · catch · hold · cling · latch · grapple · squeeze · pinch · wrest
gaffer
Film's chief electrician
sandbag · c-stand · cable · equipment · stagehand · techie · crew · set · boom · flag
command
Authoritative instruction given
manage · direct · manipulate · dominance · influence · authority · stranglehold · hold · possession · power
squeeze
Firm bilateral compression
vise · crushing · iron-fisted · firmness · tightness · pressure · force · power · deadlift · wrist
tread
Surface that grips ground
studs · rubber · tires · sole · treads · non-slip · anti-skid · grooves · purchase · footing
interlocking
Engaging by overlap
- overlappingCovering part of another
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- neutralNot favoring any side
strong · weak · pressure · hands · fingers · club · swing · slice · hook · fade
chalk
Soft sedimentary writing stone
pommel · release · swing · catch · handstand · pirouette · giant · dismount · magnesium · leather
handlebar
Bicycle steering control
knob · hilt · stock · pommel · wrap · tape · rubber · ergonomic · contoured · textured
duffel
Cylindrical fabric bag
weekender · luggage · overnight · carryall · zipper · strap · handles · compartment · canvas · leather
- controlremote control, self-control, birth control, crowd control, cruise control
- archeryarrow, bow, bows, arrows, archer
- shoe featuresgel insoles, shock absorption, arch support, traction, cushioned insoles
- things you can losebalance, footing, control, trust, confidence
- touchestouch, pat, tap, rub, stroke
- control & gripgrasp, hold, clamp, vice, tongs
griphelplessness
Lacking ability to cope
powerlessness · loss of control · weakness · impotence · surrender
gripincomprehension
Lack of understanding
misunderstanding · confusion · misapprehension · misperception · misinterpretation
- get a gripRegain emotional control
- getting a gripAchieving emotional control
- got a gripRegained emotional control
- grip tapeAdhesive abrasive for boards
- come to gripsEngage seriously with
- death gripExtremely tight, unrelenting grasp
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