Grip ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Grip ( verb )

1. To hold or seize firmly.
2. To take hold of and exert force on (something) in order to control it.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english grypan; akin to old high german griffan to grasp.

Examples:

1. He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove through the storm.
2. She gripped the rope and pulled herself up the cliff.
3. He gripped the pen and began to write.
4. She gripped her father's hand tightly, feeling scared.
5. He was gripping the microphone so tightly, his knuckles turned white.

(As a noun)

Grip ( noun )

1. To hold or seize firmly.
2. To take hold of and exert force on (something) in order to control it.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english grypan; akin to old high german griffan to grasp.

Examples:

1. He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove through the storm.
2. She gripped the rope and pulled herself up the cliff.
3. He gripped the pen and began to write.
4. She gripped her father's hand tightly, feeling scared.
5. He was gripping the microphone so tightly, his knuckles turned white.