Gript: meaning, definitions and examples

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gript

 

[ grษชpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Packung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggenggam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฟะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uchwyt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใ‹ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agarrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žก๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุจุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uchopenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uchopenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ“ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrabiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 *gripลnฤ…, 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.