the act or an instance of grasping and holding firmly

the strength or pressure of such a grasp, as in a handshake

the style or manner of grasping an object, such as a tennis racket

understanding, control, or mastery of a subject, problem, etc (esp in such phrases as get or have a grip on)

a part by which an object is grasped; handle

a travelling bag or holdall

any device that holds by friction, such as certain types of brake

a method of clasping or shaking hands used by members of secret societies to greet or identify one another

a spasm of pain

a worker in a camera crew or a stagehand who shifts sets and props, etc

a small drainage channel cut above an excavation to conduct surface water away from the excavation

to take hold of firmly or tightly, as by a clutch

to hold the interest or attention of