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Grip the handle before you pull.
What does Grip mean?
Grip means to hold tightly.
Dictionary definition
To hold something tightly, or the tight hold itself.
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Grip in a sentence
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The climber had a strong grip on the rope.
hard
A firm grip can help prevent a tool from slipping.
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To grip means to hold tightly.
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WordGrip.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningGrip means to hold tightly.
ExampleExample: Grip the handle before you pull.
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releaseTo let go.
let goTo stop holding something.
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Grip means to hold tightly.
Common mix-up
Grip is not the same as release. Grip means grip means to hold tightly.
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Read this model sentence: The climber had a strong grip on the rope. Clue words: climber, strong, rope. Underline clue words that show why grip fits instead of release. Now write one new sentence that shows grip without using the word grip. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grip?
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