Synonyms: grasp, grip, hold, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches
Definition: the act of grasping
Usage: he released his clasp on my arm; he has a strong grip for an old man; she kept a firm hold on the railing
Similar words: prehension, taking hold, seizing, grasping
Definition: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Synonyms: bag, grip, traveling bag, travelling bag, suitcase
Definition: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
Usage: he carried his small bag onto the plane with him
Synonyms: bobby pin, grip, hairgrip
Definition: a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place
Usage: in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip
Similar words: hairpin
Definition: a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
Synonyms: handgrip, handle, grip, hold
Definition: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Usage: he grabbed the hammer by the handle; it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
Similar words: appendage
Definition: a part that is joined to something larger
Definition: an intellectual hold or understanding
Usage: a good grip on French history; they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities; he was in the grip of a powerful emotion; a terrible power had her in its grasp
Similar words: influence
Definition: a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Usage: used her parents' influence to get the job
Synonyms: grip
Definition: worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made
Similar words: skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker
Definition: a worker who has acquired special skills
Synonyms: adhesive friction, grip, traction
Definition: the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Similar words: rubbing, friction
Definition: the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Synonyms: grip
Definition: hold fast or firmly
Usage: He gripped the steering wheel
Similar words: prehend, seize, clutch
Definition: take hold of; grab
Usage: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter; She clutched her purse; The mother seized her child by the arm; Birds of prey often seize small mammals
Definition: to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Usage: the two men grappled with each other for several minutes
Similar words: prehend, seize, clutch
Definition: take hold of; grab
Usage: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter; She clutched her purse; The mother seized her child by the arm; Birds of prey often seize small mammals
Synonyms: transfix, fascinate, spellbind, grip
Definition: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
Usage: The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
Similar words: interest
Definition: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of