LekhoriLekhoriTo take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
That suitcase is heavy, so grip the handle firmly.
To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
We need to grip this problem, not shut our eyes and hope it goes away.
To trench; to drain.
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.
Ability to resist slippage when pressed in contact with another object or surface.
These tyres are worn out and don't have much grip.
Verb from Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan, from a Proto-Germanic *gripjaną (compare Old High German gripfen); compare the related Old English grīpan, whence English gripe. See also gr...
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A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.