°To take hold, particularly with the hand.
"That suitcase is heavy, so grip the handle firmly."
°To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.
"He grips me."
noun
°A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
"It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands."
°A handle or other place to grip.
"There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock."