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Meanings of grip in English

Portuguese
cabo
Catalan
agafall
Spanish
asidero
Wikidata

The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it.

        cabo
        Wikidata

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

            Synonyms
            Examples for "normal grip"
            Examples for "normal grip"
            1
            Once you're noting zero pain with normal grip positions on the hangboard, you can return to climbing.
            Climbing Magazine
            1
            Palms up: Start in same position as palms-down curls, only with wrists in a supinated grip (palms up).
            Climbing Magazine
            1
            My mother raised my head, holding me under the chin with the firm, neutral grip of a lifelong nurse.
            The Silver Pigs
            1
            It was an underhand grip this time.
            The Slab
            2
            To clarify, chin-ups are a supinated or underhand grip, while pull-ups are a pronated or overhand grip.
            News.com.au
            1
            Niko got an overhand grip on Marcus's arm and pulled.
            The Slab
            2
            My forehand throw has an overhand grip like this like you're riding the pony.
            Wired
            3
            To clarify, chin-ups are a supinated or underhand grip, while pull-ups are a pronated or overhand grip.
            News.com.au
            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
            1
            On top of all that, Yeo Kim Yeong keeps a pretty wide grip.
            Climbing Magazine
            2
            Start with a wide grip and pull to one side, lower back to center, and repeat on the other side.
            Climbing Magazine
            Portuguese
            compreensão
            Catalan
            agafada
            Spanish
            control

            The act of grasping.

                compreensão
                Portuguese
                mala de mão
                Catalan
                maleta
                Spanish
                maleta

                A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes.

                      mala de mão
                      Usage of grip in English
                      1
                      But COVID-19's greatest grip is on the smaller nations of Eastern Europe.
                      News.com.au
                      2
                      The new team will need time to consolidate its grip on power.
                      Reuters
                      3
                      He called on central government to take a grip of the situation.
                      The Guardian
                      4
                      Ace High said nothing; simply tightened his grip on Heck's thrashing arm.
                      The stand
                      5
                      Hand grip strength Dynamometer was used to measure the hand grip strength.
                      Pubmed
                      6
                      Doing so, however didn't make much difference in terms of grip variety.
                      Rock and Ice Magazine
                      7
                      His arm was taken in a strong grip and Cranly's voice said:
                      A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
                      8
                      Once they'd made certain of their grip on the city, of course.
                      Dancer’s Lament
                      9
                      The project also comes as Beijing tightens its grip on food safety.
                      Reuters
                      10
                      I decided it was time to reassert my grip on the situation.
                      Venus In Copper
                      11
                      As president he will consolidate the grip of security forces on society.
                      Reuters
                      12
                      A half-up, half-down style using a grip is also a good idea.
                      The South African
                      13
                      The change is unbelievable; better grip, better comfort, easier transition between poses.
                      NY Magazine
                      14
                      But he was in the grip of the passion of the game.
                      Wolf Breed
                      15
                      Working as a television presenter can seriously loosen your grip on reality.
                      The Irish Times
                      16
                      But as for positive discrimination, Ms Brennan needs to get a grip.
                      The Irish Times
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