English · Word Candidate

grip

/ˈɡɹɪp/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: grips · gripping

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cầm hoặc nắm, đặc biệt là bằng tay

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Verb

Examples

That suitcase is heavy, so grip the handle firmly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To figuratively take hold of or grasp.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nắm lấy hoặc hiểu một cách trừu tượng

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Verb

Examples

We need to grip this problem, not shut our eyes and hope it goes away.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cách cầm hoặc nắm, đặc biệt là bằng tay

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Noun

Examples

It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Ability to resist slippage when pressed in contact with another object or surface.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khả năng chống trượt khi tiếp xúc với vật thể hoặc bề mặt khác

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Noun

Examples

These tyres are worn out and don't have much grip.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “grip” mean?

To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.

Is “grip” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.