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."emotionaidcharacterhumanChat 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.)"emotionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trench; to drain."The farmer grips the land to prevent water from flooding the crops. "agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand."The rock climber checked the grips on the wall before starting to climb. "bodyactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA handle or other place to grip."There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock."partthingutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved."I used the grips on the side of the window to make it smaller so I could see the screen better. "computingtechnicaldevicepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set."The grips carefully positioned the lights and camera dollies before filming the scene. "entertainmentjobtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway)."The road crew dug shallow grips along the grassy edge of the highway to prevent rainwater from flooding the pavement. "environmentutilityagricultureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lot of something."That is a grip of cheese."amountmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long time."After grips, the old house was finally renovated and looked brand new. "timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small travelling-bag or gripsack."She quickly packed her overnight things into her grips before heading to her friend's house. "itemwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable."The cable car operator checked the grips to ensure they were securely attached to the cable before starting the ascent. "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.""My older sister is a real grips; she always helps me with my homework and encourages me to follow my dreams." "personcharacterhumanmoralvalueChat 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."amountpartChat 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 rock climber relied on the strong grips of her shoes to prevent her from falling. "devicemachineitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain."The farmer dug grips along the edge of the field to prevent the rainwater from flooding his crops. "environmentagricultureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe griffin."The mythical creature, a griffin, has grips resembling an eagle's claws. "mythologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInfluenza, the flu."Many students are absent from school because the grips are going around. "diseasemedicinevirusChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading