A Quick and Simple Dictionary

grip

1. Verb.  (transitive) To take hold, particularly with the hand.
2. Verb.  (transitive) To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.
3. Verb.  (intransitive) To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.
4. Noun.  A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
5. Noun.  A handle or other place to grip.
6. Noun.  (qualifier, film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
7. Noun.  A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).
8. Noun.  (chiefly, Southern California) A lot of something.
9. Noun.  (archaic spelling of, grippe) : Influenza, flu.
10. Noun.  (archaic) A small travelling-bag.
11. Noun.  Assistance; help or encouragement.
12. Noun.  A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.
13. Noun.  (slang) As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.