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Grips Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions
Noun
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plural of grip

"The old suitcase had two sturdy grips on either side that helped me carry it up the stairs."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of grip

"He grips the steering wheel tightly as he drives around the curve."

In plain English: To grip is to hold something tightly with your hands so it doesn't slip away.

"The ice on the road reduced his tires' grip, causing him to lose control."

Example Sentences
"The ice on the road reduced his tires' grip, causing him to lose control." verb
"The cold wind grips my fingers tightly." verb
"She grips the steering wheel during the storm." verb
"He grips his friend's hand for comfort." verb
See Also
tongs handle
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Rhyming Words
ips dips tips nips rips lips yips pips mips sips kips vips hips fips zips blips flips crips skips whips
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