agripper — meaning in English

English meaning

• clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
• grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.

Senses

agripper is used for these senses in English:

• clutch To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
• grapple (transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• grip (transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.

clutch — full definition

1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).

grapple — full definition

1. verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
2. verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
3. noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.

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