grips
Pronunciation: [ɡrɪps]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The grip on the suitcase made it easy to carry.
Example
Without a good grip, the tool slipped out of my hands.
Example
Do you like the grip on this basketball?
Context: “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.
Example
She grips the steering wheel tightly while driving.
Example
He didn’t grip the rope firmly, and it slipped away.
Example
How do you grip the ball when you throw it?
Context: “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.
Example
The exciting movie really grips the audience.
Example
The lecture failed to grip the students, and many fell asleep.
Example
What book do you think will grip the readers the most?
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