grips

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"

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"

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"

an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"

a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip"

hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"

to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"