Overgrip

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A soft, padded, cloth-like tape wrapped around the grip of a sports racquet to improve the grip.

    "Wilson also makes Shock Shield ($7.95), an overgrip with a cushioning gel that players can wrap on the racket handle."

  2. 2
    pronated grip

Example

More examples

"Wilson also makes Shock Shield ($7.95), an overgrip with a cushioning gel that players can wrap on the racket handle."

Etymology

From over- + grip.

Related phrases

neutral grip

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