grips
Prononciation : [ɡrɪps]
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Contexte : « physical object »
(noun) a grip is something that helps you hold onto something tightly. Imagine the handle of a bag or the edge of a rope that you can hold on to so it doesn’t slip from your hands.
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The grip on the suitcase made it easy to carry.
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Without a good grip, the tool slipped out of my hands.
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Do you like the grip on this basketball?
Contexte : « control »
(verb) to grip means to hold something tightly with your hands. Think about when you hold onto a bottle so it doesn't fall.
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She grips the steering wheel tightly while driving.
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He didn’t grip the rope firmly, and it slipped away.
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How do you grip the ball when you throw it?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to grip can also mean to have someone's attention in a strong way, like when a story or movie keeps you very interested.
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The exciting movie really grips the audience.
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The lecture failed to grip the students, and many fell asleep.
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What book do you think will grip the readers the most?
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