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worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel" a firm controlling influence; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp" the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes" the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in England they call a bobby pin a grip" a portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him" the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" |
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