adj, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of grip form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   excited; mesmerized
2. 2
   Having a grip, or grips
3. 3
   Afraid; too anxious to continue a climb. slang

Synonyms

All synonyms

affectedarrestedbesottedcaughtcharmedenchanted

Example

More examples

"He gripped the tennis racket tightly."

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