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to grip
Exemples
He had to grip the handle tightly to open the stubborn jar.
Il a dû saisir fermement la poignée pour ouvrir le pot récalcitrant.
The rock climber had to grip the narrow ledge to pull himself up.
Le grimpeur a dû saisir la corniche étroite pour se hisser.
02
agripper, saisir fermement
to hold tightly and provide traction or a secure hold, especially on a surface
Transitive: to grip a surface
Exemples
The new hiking boots grip the slippery terrain exceptionally well.
Les nouvelles chaussures de randonnée adhèrent exceptionnellement bien aux terrains glissants.
The car 's tires grip the road effectively, ensuring stability and control even on sharp turns.
Les pneus de la voiture adhèrent efficacement à la route, assurant stabilité et contrôle même dans les virages serrés.
03
saisir, étreindre
to exert a strong hold or impact that is difficult to escape or overcome
Transitive: to grip sb
Exemples
Fear gripped her as she walked through the dark and unfamiliar hallway.
La peur s'empara d'elle alors qu'elle marchait dans le couloir sombre et inconnu.
The sense of anticipation gripped the audience as they waited for the final result.
Le sentiment d'anticipation saisit le public alors qu'il attendait le résultat final.
Grip
01
a small, portable rectangular case used for carrying clothing or personal items, especially during travel
Exemples
He packed his suit in a leather grip.
The airline allowed one small grip per passenger.
02
la poignée, le grip
the part of a tool, handle, or equipment, such as a racket, that is held with the hand, often covered with a special tape or material to make holding easier and more secure
Exemples
The racket 's grip was worn out and needed to be replaced.
La poignée de la raquette était usée et devait être remplacée.
The new grip material absorbs sweat better during long games.
Le nouveau matériau de poignée absorbe mieux la sueur pendant les longs matchs.
03
machiniste caméra
a member of a film or television crew responsible for moving and positioning cameras and equipment during production
Exemples
The grip adjusted the camera for the tracking shot.
Grips coordinated to move the heavy dolly across the set.
04
a flat wire hairpin or clip with prongs that hold hair securely in place
Exemples
She used a grip to fasten the bobbed hairstyle.
The stylist pinned the curls with grips.
05
the act or instance of holding or grasping something firmly
Exemples
He had a strong grip on the rope.
The climber 's grip on the rock saved him from falling.
06
an intellectual or conceptual hold on a subject, idea, or understanding
Exemples
She has a firm grip of calculus principles.
His grip on history impressed the professor.
07
the frictional force between a moving object and the surface it contacts, as between tires and a road
Exemples
The tires lost grip on the icy road.
Sports cars rely on good grip for sharp turns.
08
une tonne, un paquet
a large amount or quantity of something
SlangExemples
He spent a grip of money on those shoes.
Il a dépensé une poignée d'argent pour ces chaussures.
There were a grip of people at the concert.
Il y avait une foule de personnes au concert.
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