grip
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3.5
- noun
- /ɡrɪp/
- Specialized
:
agarre
- Coal, meanwhile, is projected to maintain its grip on more than half the world's power supply.
Remember the grip tape type thing on top of it?
- Remember the grip tape type thing on top of it?
Examples
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I can't get a good grip.
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But then again, see, we always think of straight line speed and grip for a tyre.
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If anything, he's got too much grip, but it does work.
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He's pushing to see how much grip there is...
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Excess material that might interfere with establishing the proper grip was removed with a deburring tool.
Academic text (1990) -
The tires provided excellent grip on the wet road, allowing the car to turn safely.
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In winter conditions, it's crucial for vehicles to have good grip to avoid slipping on ice.
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The new sports car is designed for superior grip, enhancing its performance on curves.
Synonyms
16
4.2
The grip that stops wheels or shoes from slipping on the ground
A force that stops movement between two surfaces because they stick together
Antonyms
Compounds
- Jargon
A leg hold that wraps around an opponent and squeezes by locking the feet together
- Jargon
A hold that wraps the legs around an opponent's body or head and squeezes with the feet
How Grippy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Grip for traction or how well tyres hold the road comes from the old English gripan 'to hold', so good grip means the tyres 'hold' the surface and do not slip.