Definitions

1. noun

a firm grasp or hold, especially with the fingers or hands

“She lost her grip on the rope and fell into the water.”

2. verb

to hold or grasp something firmly, or to have a firm hold or grasp

“He gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.”

3. noun

a firm hold or grasp, especially on something slippery

“The tire had a good grip on the wet road.”

4. noun

a type of hold or grasp, especially in a game or activity

“She lost her grip in the tennis match.”

5. noun

a firm hold or grasp, especially in a figurative sense

“He had a good grip on the situation and handled it well.”

6. verb

to obtain or maintain a firm hold or grasp, especially on something slippery

“The driver gripped the wheel to avoid losing control.”