gripe (Meaning)
gripe (n)
informal terms for objecting
gripe (v)
complain
gripe (n.)
A vulture; the griffin.
Grasp; seizure; fast hold; clutch.
That on which the grasp is put; a handle; a grip; as, the gripe of a sword.
A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.
Oppression; cruel exaction; affiction; pinching distress; as, the gripe of poverty.
Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; -- chiefly used in the plural.
The piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.
The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind.
An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted; also, broad bands passed around a boat to secure it at the davits and prevent swinging.
gripe (v. t.)
To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
gripe (v. i.)
To clutch, hold, or pinch a thing, esp. money, with a gripe or as with a gripe.
To suffer griping pains.
To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing closehauled, requires constant labor at the helm.
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gripe Sentence Examples
- My biggest gripe with the new software is its lack of intuitive features.
- The constant interruptions from notifications were a major gripe for many users.
- I have a minor gripe with the product's design, but it doesn't affect its functionality.
- The instructor's monotonous lectures were a constant gripe among students.
- My primary gripe with the restaurant was the slow service and inattentive staff.
- The government's decision has drawn widespread gripes from the public.
- I have no gripes with the quality of the work, but the deadline is unrealistic.
- The apartment's small size is my only gripe, but it's still a good deal.
- I don't have any major gripes, but there are a few minor annoyances.
- The company's policies have been the subject of many employee gripes.
FAQs About the word gripe
informal terms for objecting, complainA vulture; the griffin., To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch., To seize and hold fast; to
whine, lament, moan, grievance, fuss, complaint, grouse, whinge, plaint, wail
praise,compliment, applause, commendation, compliment, applause, commendation, praise, acclaim, sanction
My biggest gripe with the new software is its lack of intuitive features.
The constant interruptions from notifications were a major gripe for many users.
I have a minor gripe with the product's design, but it doesn't affect its functionality.
The instructor's monotonous lectures were a constant gripe among students.
