Gripper (noun)

1. A device for gripping or holding something.
2. A hand tool for gripping or holding objects.

Origin:

From grip + -er, from the action of gripping or holding something.

Examples:

1. The robot arm was equipped with a gripper to pick up and move objects.
2. He used a gripper to hold the piece of wood while he sawed it.
3. Grippers are commonly used in industrial robots and manufacturing equipment to handle and move objects.
4. Grippers can also be found in hand tools, such as pliers or tongs, used for gripping or holding objects.
5. Gripper is a term used for a device or tool that is used to grip or hold something, either mechanical or manual.