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Meanings of close grip in English

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Way of holding of barbell or dumbbell in powerlifting, or bar in gymnastics.

      Usage of close grip in English
      1
      He held her hand in the close grip of a friend.
      Greatheart
      2
      Follow he did, but not without qualms and a close grip on his sword.
      Empire in black and gold
      3
      Sensing his feeling, Moira caught his hand quickly and held it in a close grip.
      Red-Robin
      4
      Snake kept a close grip behind Mist's jaws, and struggled to catch the rest of her as well.
      Dreamsnake
      5
      He opened the door to let him go; but suddenly catching his arms held him in a close grip.
      The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 2
      6
      He spoke with a brevity that might have denoted some sternness but for the close grip of his arm.
      Charles Rex
      7
      Jopp's superior height gave him an advantage in a close grip; the strength of his gorilla-like arms was difficult to withstand.
      Northern Lights, Volume 4.
      8
      Several were already at the front and had written thrilling letters of their experiences in the trenches, at close grip with the Boches.
      The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps
      9
      In answer to Madame's summons Robin and Beryl came to the library, nervously sedate in manner and with fingers intertwined in a close grip.
      Red-Robin
      10
      His faith in the Chericoke Valley Central stock was strong, and he meant to keep a close grip on it for some time to come.
      The Wheel of Life
      11
      Claire loved the sound of that "my lass," loved the close grip of the arms, the feel of the rough cheek against her own.
      The Independence of Claire
      12
      Well, Watson, I love to come to close grips with my man.
      Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
      13
      And thirdly, if the pursuit came to close grips, he was still in a strategic position.
      Where the Blue Begins
      14
      Foot to foot, and man close gripping man.
      Ten Reasons Proposed to His Adversaries for Disputation in the N...
      15
      He is in closest grip with the foe, and his calm is the calm of the victor holding down his enemy.
      The Chief End of Man
      16
      He was headed for Ireland and close grips with the hated redcoats as fast as train and steamer could bear him.
      Kindred of the Dust
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