grip
n 1: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he
has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold
on the railing" [syn: {clasp}, {clench}, {clutch}, {clutches},
{grasp}, {hold}]
2: the part of an object designed to be held in order to use or
move it [syn: {handle}, {handgrip}, {hold}]
3: a portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes;
"he carried his small bag onto the plane with him" [syn: {bag},
{traveling bag}, {suitcase}]
4: the friction between a body and the surface on which it
moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) [syn: {traction},
{adhesive friction}]
5: a firm controlling influence; "he was in the grip of a
powerful emotion" or "a terrible power had her its grasp"
[syn: {grasp}]
v 1: hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"
2: to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men
grappled with each other for several minutes" [syn: {grapple}]
3: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing
terror or awe: "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated
the wedding guest." Burton; "The serpent fascinates its
prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman [syn: {fascinate},
{transfix}, {spellbind}]
4: hold firmly [syn: {grasp}, {hold on}]