nounπShareA complaint, often a petty or trivial one."The employee's main gripes about the new office were the uncomfortable chairs and the weak coffee. "attitudecommunicationsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wire rope, often used on davits and other life raft launching systems."The maintenance crew checked the gripes on the lifeboat davit to ensure they were strong enough for the upcoming safety inspection. "nauticalsailingtechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGrasp; clutch; grip"The toddler's gripes on her mother's leg were strong as she begged not to be left at daycare. "actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is grasped; a handle; a grip."the gripe of a sword"partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel."The crane operator checked the gripes on the metal beam to ensure they were secure before lifting it. "devicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOppression; cruel exaction; affliction; pinching distress."the gripe of poverty"sufferingconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines."After eating the undercooked beans, she suffered from stomach gripes all night. "medicinephysiologysensationbodysufferingdiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe piece of timber that terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot."Sentence: "The shipwright carefully examined the gripes, ensuring it was securely fastened to the keel to provide a strong forefoot for the vessel." "nauticalpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind."The ship's gripes ensured it held a steady course into the wind. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted."The captain checked the gripes to ensure the lifeboats were securely fastened to the deck during the storm. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vulture, Gyps fulvus; the griffin."Seeing the gripes circling overhead, the hikers knew a dead animal lay nearby. "animalbirdmythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo complain; to whine."Even though the work was easy, he still gripes about having to do it. "attitudecommunicationlanguagewordemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo annoy or bother."My little brother gripes whenever I ask him to do chores. "attitudeemotioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm."The sailboat kept gripping into the wind, requiring the sailor to constantly adjust the rudder. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances."The spicy chili I ate for lunch began to gripes my stomach later in the afternoon, causing me intense cramping. "medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suffer griping pains."After eating the bad street food, she gripes all night with stomach cramps. "medicinephysiologybodysensationdiseasesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a grab (to, towards, at or upon something)."The toddler gripes at the colorful toy just out of reach. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize or grasp."The tired mechanic gripes the rusty wrench, struggling to loosen the bolt. "actionphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading