grip

(noun) the act of grasping. Synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, hold. Examples: "He released his clasp on my arm." "He has a strong grip for an old man." "She kept a firm hold on the railing."

(noun) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. Synonyms: handle, handgrip, hold. Examples: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle." "It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip."

(noun) a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes. Synonyms: bag, traveling bag, travelling bag, suitcase. Examples: "He carried his small bag onto the plane with him."

(noun) the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road). Synonyms: traction, adhesive friction.

(noun) worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made.

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding. Synonyms: grasp. Examples: "A good grip on french history." "They kept a firm grip on the two top priorities." "He was in the grip of a powerful emotion." "A terrible power had her in its grasp."

(noun) a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place. Synonyms: bobby pin, hairgrip. Examples: "In britain they call a bobby pin a grip."

(verb) hold fast or firmly. Examples: "He gripped the steering wheel."

(verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match. Synonyms: grapple. Examples: "The two men grappled with each other for several minutes."

(verb) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. Synonyms: fascinate, transfix, spellbind. Examples: "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra."