Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Gripped.
How to pronounce gripped:
US
Gripped - as a noun
The act of grasping
Example: "He released his clasp on my arm"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clasp9clench13clutch13clutches15grasp8hold8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grasping12prehension15seizing17taking holdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
handgrip15handle10hold8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendage15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
Example: "He carried his small bag onto the plane with him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bag6suitcase10traveling bagtravelling bagHypernyms (Closely Related)
baggage12luggage10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhesive frictiontraction10Worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made
An intellectual hold or understanding
Example: "A good grip on french history"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grasp8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
influence14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place
Example: "In britain they call a bobby pin a grip"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobby pinhairgrip14Gripped - as a verb
Hold fast or firmly
Example: "He gripped the steering wheel"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Example: "The two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapple12To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
Example: "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fascinate14spellbind14transfix18Example Sentences
"He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he parallel parked the car."
"Fear gripped her heart as she received the bad news."
"The crowd was gripped with excitement as the football team scored a winning goal."
"She gripped the handle of the suitcase and pulled it off the luggage carousel."
"The toddler gripped onto his mother's hand tightly while crossing the street."
Word Game Points
Is GRIPPED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gripped is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRIPPED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is GRIPPED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gripped is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRIPPED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is GRIPPED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gripped is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRIPPED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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