<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of grasping</li><li>a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp</li><li>the power of gripping</li><li>He has a strong grip</li><li>a grasp, hold, or control</li><li>mental or intellectual hold: to have a good grip on a problem</li><li>competence or firmness in dealing with situations in one's work or personal affairs: The boss is old and is losing his grip</li><li>a special mode of clasping hands: Members of the club use the secret grip</li><li>something that seizes and holds, as a clutching device on a cable car</li><li>a handle or hilt: That knife has a very unusual grip</li><li>a sudden, sharp pain; spasm of pain</li><li>grippe (Older Use): a small traveling bag</li><li>Theater: a stagehand, especially one who works on the stage floor</li><li>Movies, Television: a general assistant available on a film set for shifting scenery, moving furniture, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to grasp or seize firmly; hold fast: We gripped the sides of the boat as the waves tossed us about</li><li>to take hold on; hold the interest of: to grip the mind</li><li>Synonyms: fascinate, hold, rivet, attract, impress</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to take firm hold; hold fast</li><li>to take hold on the mind</li></ul>