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Pronunciation : Grip
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. gryps, gryphus. See Griffin, Grype.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: The griffin. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Grip
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. AS. grip furrow, hitch, D. greb.]
Definition : Defn: A small ditch or furrow. Ray.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Grip
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To trench; to drain.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Grip
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. gripe. Cf. Grip, v. t., Gripe, v. t.]
Definition : 1. An energetic or tenacious grasp; a holding fast; strength in grasping.

2. A peculiar mode of clasping the hand, by which members of a secret association recognize or greet, one another; as, a masonic grip.

3. That by which anything is grasped; a handle or gripe; as, the grip of a sword.

4. A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Grip
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [From Grip a grasp; or P. gripper to seize; -- of German origin. See Gripe, v. t.]
Definition : Defn: To give a grip to; to grasp; to gripe.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913