verbπShareTo take hold of, particularly with the hand."After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense."He grips me."emotionaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief."Letβs grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)"emotionhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trench; to drain."The farmer needed to grip the land around the new well to prevent flooding. "agricultureenvironmentutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand."The tight grip on the steering wheel kept the driver safe during the storm. "actionbodypartabilitysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA handle or other place to grip."There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock."partitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved."The window's grip allowed me to easily resize the display. "architectureparttechnologybuildingcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set."The grip carefully adjusted the camera's tripod to get the perfect shot. "mediaentertainmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway)."The maintenance crew dug a grip to divert rainwater away from the school's parking lot. "environmentutilityareaagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lot of something."That is a grip of cheese."amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long time."It's been a grip since I last saw my grandmother. "timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small travelling-bag or gripsack."My sister brought her small grip to the airport for her weekend trip. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable."The truck driver used the special grip to hold onto the traction cable during the steep mountain climb. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAssistance; help or encouragement."He gave me a grip."aidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person."The new teacher was a real grip; everyone loved her energy and enthusiasm. "personcharacterhumanachievementvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAs much as one can hold in a hand; a handful."I need to get a grip of nails for my project."amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tenacious grasp; a holding fast."in the grip of a blackmailer"actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device for grasping or holding fast to something."The climber used a strong grip to hold onto the rope. "devicetechnicalthingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInfluenza, the flu."My sister got the grip last week and missed school. "medicinediseasevirusChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain."The rainwater flowed down the small grip beside the house, carrying dirt and leaves away. "utilityenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe griffin."The griffin statue in the school hall was impressive, with its powerful wings and sharp talons. "mythologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading