Overview of verb grip

The verb grip has 3 senses

• grip -- (hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel")


• grapple, grip -- (to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes")


• fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind -- (to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra")

Overview of adj gripping

The adj gripping has 1 sense

• absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting -- (capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story")