griper
- noun
:
pinza
- The mechanic reached for a griper to hold the pipe steady while he worked.
Examples
-
She used a griper to pick up the broken glass without cutting herself.
-
Scientifically developed, just 30 seconds a day with Heavy Grip Hand Gripers will take you from this, to this.
-
A specialized griper made it easy to lift the heavy lid safely.
Synonyms
31
5.6
A curved tool that grips and pulls things
15
7.2
A machine tool that holds things to lift or move them
6
7.4
A tool with hooks used to grab and lift things
5
4.9
A tool with a long handle used to pick up things out of reach
2
4.1
A machine part that holds or picks up objects firmly, like on a robot arm
1
9.1
A tool with hooks on a rope that you throw to catch or pull things
1
5.6
A tool that holds objects firmly, like forceps used by surgeons
1
3.6
A tool that keeps something steady in one place
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Griper for a tool comes from grip, 'to hold tightly'. A griper is a device that 'grips' objects so you can lift or move them safely.