I. ˈgrip transitive verb
( gripped ; grip·ping )
Etymology: Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan; akin to Old English grīpan
Date: before 12th century
1. : to seize or hold firmly
2. : to hold the interest of strongly
a story that grip s the reader
• grip·per noun
• grip·ping·ly ˈgri-piŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a strong or tenacious grasp
b. : strength in gripping
c. : manner or style of gripping
2.
a. : a firm tenacious hold typically giving control, mastery, or understanding
b. : mental grasp
3. : a part or device for gripping
4. : a part by which something is grasped ; especially : handle
5. : suitcase
6. : stagehand