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GRIPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Grips.

Grips - as a noun

The act of grasping

Example: "He released his clasp on my arm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
claspclenchclutchclutchesgrasphold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
graspingprehensionseizingtaking hold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
handgriphandlehold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

Example: "He carried his small bag onto the plane with him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bagsuitcasetraveling bagtravelling bag
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
baggageluggage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhesive frictiontraction

Worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made

An intellectual hold or understanding

Example: "A good grip on french history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grasp
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
influence
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place

Example: "In britain they call a bobby pin a grip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobby pinhairgrip

Grips - as a verb

Hold fast or firmly

Example: "He gripped the steering wheel"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutchprehendseize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

Example: "The two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapple

To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

Example: "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fascinatespellbindtransfix

Example Sentences

"He tightened his grips on the steering wheel as he drove through the storm."
"She lost her grips on the rope and fell into the water."
"The musician adjusted his guitar grips for better control."
"Her grips on reality seemed to slip after the accident."
"The hiker held onto the tree for dear life, his grips slipping on the wet rocks."
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Word Game Points

Is GRIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grips is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRIPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GRIPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grips is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRIPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GRIPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grips is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRIPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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