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Meanings of overhand grip in English

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

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Examples for "grip"
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But COVID-19's greatest grip is on the smaller nations of Eastern Europe.
News.com.au
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The new team will need time to consolidate its grip on power.
Reuters
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He called on central government to take a grip of the situation.
The Guardian
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Ace High said nothing; simply tightened his grip on Heck's thrashing arm.
The stand
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Hand grip strength Dynamometer was used to measure the hand grip strength.
Pubmed
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Once you're noting zero pain with normal grip positions on the hangboard, you can return to climbing.
Climbing Magazine
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Palms up: Start in same position as palms-down curls, only with wrists in a supinated grip (palms up).
Climbing Magazine
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My mother raised my head, holding me under the chin with the firm, neutral grip of a lifelong nurse.
The Silver Pigs
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It was an underhand grip this time.
The Slab
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To clarify, chin-ups are a supinated or underhand grip, while pull-ups are a pronated or overhand grip.
News.com.au
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He held her hand in the close grip of a friend.
Greatheart
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Follow he did, but not without qualms and a close grip on his sword.
Empire in black and gold
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Sensing his feeling, Moira caught his hand quickly and held it in a close grip.
Red-Robin
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Snake kept a close grip behind Mist's jaws, and struggled to catch the rest of her as well.
Dreamsnake
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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
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On top of all that, Yeo Kim Yeong keeps a pretty wide grip.
Climbing Magazine
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Start with a wide grip and pull to one side, lower back to center, and repeat on the other side.
Climbing Magazine
Usage of overhand grip in English
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Niko got an overhand grip on Marcus's arm and pulled.
The Slab
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My forehand throw has an overhand grip like this like you're riding the pony.
Wired
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To clarify, chin-ups are a supinated or underhand grip, while pull-ups are a pronated or overhand grip.
News.com.au