grip

C1
UK /ɡrɪp/US /ɡrɪp/

Meaning

noun
an act of holding somebody/something tightly; a particular way of doing this
Keep a tight grip on the rope.
verb
to hold something tightly
grip something, ‘Please don't go,’ he said, gripping her arm.

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