gripper

  1. Noun.  a person or thing that grips something.
  2. Noun.  a cover on the handle of a bicycle, tool, etc, that makes it easier to grip.
  3. Noun.  (curling) A rubber or other material attached to a curling shoe to improve traction on the ice.
  4. Noun.  (rail transport, slang) a ticket collector.

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