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gripes

/ɡraɪps/

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noun

A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.

Examples :

"The employee's main gripes about the new office were the uncomfortable chairs and the weak coffee. "

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A wire rope, often used on davits and other life raft launching systems.

Examples :

"The maintenance crew checked the gripes on the lifeboat davit to ensure they were strong enough for the upcoming safety inspection. "

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noun

Grasp; clutch; grip

Examples :

"The toddler's gripes on her mother's leg were strong as she begged not to be left at daycare. "

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noun

That which is grasped; a handle; a grip.

Examples :

"the gripe of a sword"

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noun

A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.

Examples :

"The crane operator checked the gripes on the metal beam to ensure they were secure before lifting it. "

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noun

Oppression; cruel exaction; affliction; pinching distress.

Examples :

"the gripe of poverty"

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(chiefly in the plural) Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines.

Examples :

"After eating the undercooked beans, she suffered from stomach gripes all night. "

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The piece of timber that terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The shipwright carefully examined the gripes, ensuring it was securely fastened to the keel to provide a strong forefoot for the vessel." "

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The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind.

Examples :

"The ship's gripes ensured it held a steady course into the wind. "

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noun

An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted.

Examples :

"The captain checked the gripes to ensure the lifeboats were securely fastened to the deck during the storm. "

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noun

A vulture, Gyps fulvus; the griffin.

Examples :

"Seeing the gripes circling overhead, the hikers knew a dead animal lay nearby. "

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verb

To complain; to whine.

Examples :

"Even though the work was easy, he still gripes about having to do it. "

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verb

To annoy or bother.

Examples :

"My little brother gripes whenever I ask him to do chores. "

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verb

To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.

Examples :

"The sailboat kept gripping into the wind, requiring the sailor to constantly adjust the rudder. "

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verb

To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.

Examples :

"The spicy chili I ate for lunch began to gripes my stomach later in the afternoon, causing me intense cramping. "

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verb

To suffer griping pains.

Examples :

"After eating the bad street food, she gripes all night with stomach cramps. "

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verb

To make a grab (to, towards, at or upon something).

Examples :

"The toddler gripes at the colorful toy just out of reach. "

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verb

To seize or grasp.

Examples :

"The tired mechanic gripes the rusty wrench, struggling to loosen the bolt. "

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