definition of
grip

[1] #1 grip v. hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel". wn

[2] #2 grip n. [clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, hold] the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing". wn

[3] #3 grip v. [grapple] to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes". wn

[4] #4 grip v. [fascinate, transfix, spellbind] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra". wn

[5] #5 grip n. [handle, handgrip, hold] the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip". wn