Gript: meaning, definitions and examples
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gript
[ grษชpt ]
hold firmly
To grip means to grasp or seize firmly with the hands. It involves applying significant pressure to maintain control over an object, ensuring that it does not slip away. This action is often associated with physical strength and can be used in various contexts, from sports to manual tasks. A grip can also refer to the way an object is held or the application of force needed to hold onto something securely.
Synonyms
clench, clutch, grasp, hold, seize
Examples of usage
- He gripped the handlebars tightly while riding his bike.
- The climber gripped the rock face as he ascended.
- She gripped her coffee cup to keep it from spilling.
Translations
Translations of the word "gript" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apreensรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Packung
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggenggam
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฟะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uchwyt
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใใ
๐ซ๐ท saisir
๐ช๐ธ agarrar
๐น๐ท tutmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุถ
๐จ๐ฟ uchopenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ uchopenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ zgrabiti
๐ฎ๐ธ grรญpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแญแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tutmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ agarrar
Etymology
The word 'grip' comes from the Old English 'grippan', which means 'to seize' or 'to grasp'. Its etymology can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *gripลnฤ , reflecting a similar concept of gripping or holding. The term has evolved through time, appearing in various forms in Middle English as 'grippen' and later solidifying into its modern form. The action of gripping is fundamental in many activities, such as sports, lifting, and general manual tasks, making the word prevalent in everyday language. Over time, this word has maintained its core meaning, emphasizing physical grasping and control.