grip
English Thesaurus
1. the act of grasping (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | choke hold, chokehold, |
| definition | : | a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | embrace, embracement, embracing, |
| definition | : | the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wrestling hold, |
| definition | : | a hold used in the sport of wrestling (noun.act) |
2. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | baggage, luggage, |
| definition | : | cases used to carry belongings when traveling (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | carpetbag, |
| definition | : | traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | garment bag, |
| definition | : | a suitcase that unfolds to be hung up (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gripsack, |
| definition | : | a small suitcase (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | weekender, |
| definition | : | a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend trip (noun.artifact) |
3. a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | hairpin, |
| definition | : | a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place (noun.artifact) |
4. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | appendage, |
| definition | : | a part that is joined to something larger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | crop, |
| definition | : | the stock or handle of a whip (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | haft, helve, |
| definition | : | the handle of a weapon or tool (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hilt, |
| definition | : | the handle of a sword or dagger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hoe handle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a hoe (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | knob, |
| definition | : | a round handle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mop handle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a mop (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | panhandle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a pan (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pommel, saddlebow, |
| definition | : | handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pommel, |
| definition | : | a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rake handle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a rake (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stock, |
| definition | : | the handle end of some implements or tools (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gunstock, stock, |
| definition | : | the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | shank, stem, |
| definition | : | cylinder forming a long narrow part of something (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | aspergill, aspersorium, |
| definition | : | a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | baggage, luggage, |
| definition | : | cases used to carry belongings when traveling (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | baseball bat, lumber, |
| definition | : | an implement used in baseball by the batter (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | briefcase, |
| definition | : | a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | brush, |
| definition | : | an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | carrycot, |
| definition | : | box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried) (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cheese cutter, |
| definition | : | a kitchen utensil (board or handle) with a wire for cutting cheese (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | coffee cup, |
| definition | : | a cup from which coffee is drunk (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | coffeepot, |
| definition | : | tall pot in which coffee is brewed (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | bat, cricket bat, |
| definition | : | the club used in playing cricket (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cutlery, eating utensil, |
| definition | : | tableware implements for cutting and eating food (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | edge tool, |
| definition | : | any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge) (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | faucet, spigot, |
| definition | : | a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | handbarrow, |
| definition | : | a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cart, go-cart, handcart, pushcart, |
| definition | : | wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | handlebar, |
| definition | : | the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | french telephone, handset, |
| definition | : | telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | hand tool, |
| definition | : | a tool used with workers' hands (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | ladle, |
| definition | : | a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | mug, |
| definition | : | with handle and usually cylindrical (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | racket, racquet, |
| definition | : | a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | saucepan, |
| definition | : | a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | spatula, |
| definition | : | a turner with a narrow flexible blade (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | teacup, |
| definition | : | a cup from which tea is drunk (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | umbrella, |
| definition | : | a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | watering can, watering pot, |
| definition | : | a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants (noun.artifact) |
5. an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | influence, |
| definition | : | a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | tentacle, |
| definition | : | something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold (noun.attribute) |
6. worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made (noun.person)
7. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) (noun.phenomenon)
| hypernym | : | friction, rubbing, |
| definition | : | the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another (noun.phenomenon) |
| domain category | : | auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar, |
| definition | : | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine (noun.artifact) |
8. hold fast or firmly (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | bite, seize with teeth, |
| definition | : | to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws (verb.contact) |
9. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match (verb.contact)
10. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (verb.emotion)
| hypernym | : | interest, |
| definition | : | excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of (verb.emotion) |
11. the act of grasping (noun.act)
| derivation | : | grasp, hold on, |
| definition | : | hold firmly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | clasp, |
| definition | : | hold firmly and tightly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | hold, take hold, |
| definition | : | have or hold in one's hands or grip (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | clasp, |
| definition | : | grasp firmly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grip, |
| definition | : | hold fast or firmly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | clench, clinch, |
| definition | : | hold in a tight grasp (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grapple, grip, |
| definition | : | to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match (verb.contact) |
12. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | handle, palm, |
| definition | : | touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grip, |
| definition | : | hold fast or firmly (verb.contact) |
13. an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute)
14. hold fast or firmly (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | grip, handgrip, handle, hold, |
| definition | : | the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact) |
15. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | grappling, rassling, wrestling, |
| definition | : | the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | grappler, matman, wrestler, |
| definition | : | combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground (noun.person) |
16. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | fascination, |
| definition | : | the capacity to attract intense interest (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | grasp, grip, |
| definition | : | an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spellbinder, |
| definition | : | an orator who can hold his listeners spellbound (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | captivation, fascination, |
| definition | : | the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) (noun.state) |
17. the act of grasping (noun.act)
| derivation | : | grasp, hold on, |
| definition | : | hold firmly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | clasp, |
| definition | : | hold firmly and tightly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | hold, take hold, |
| definition | : | have or hold in one's hands or grip (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | clasp, |
| definition | : | grasp firmly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grip, |
| definition | : | hold fast or firmly (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | clench, clinch, |
| definition | : | hold in a tight grasp (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grapple, grip, |
| definition | : | to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match (verb.contact) |
18. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | handle, palm, |
| definition | : | touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grip, |
| definition | : | hold fast or firmly (verb.contact) |
19. an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute)
20. hold fast or firmly (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | grip, handgrip, handle, hold, |
| definition | : | the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact) |
21. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | grappling, rassling, wrestling, |
| definition | : | the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | grappler, matman, wrestler, |
| definition | : | combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground (noun.person) |
22. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | fascination, |
| definition | : | the capacity to attract intense interest (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | grasp, grip, |
| definition | : | an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spellbinder, |
| definition | : | an orator who can hold his listeners spellbound (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | captivation, fascination, |
| definition | : | the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) (noun.state) |
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