having a grip on (Meaning)
having a grip on
to seize firmly, a part or device for gripping or by which something is grasped, suitcase, a part by which something is grasped, a strong or tenacious grasp, to seize or hold firmly, mental grasp, to hold strongly the interest of, a part or device for gripping, strength in gripping, comprehension sense 3, understanding, a way of clasping the hand by which members of a secret society recognize or greet one another, a stage worker who handles scenery, properties, or lights, a firm hold giving control, a firm grasp, handle entry 1 sense 1, a technician on a motion-picture or television set who handles and maintains equipment (such as cameras and their dollies and cranes), manner or style of gripping, handle, a firm tenacious hold typically giving control, mastery, or understanding, to hold the interest of strongly
Synonyms & Antonyms of having a grip on
Synonyms:
- engineering
- bringing off
- directing
- carrying off
- jockeying
- regulating
- controlling
- getting off
- guiding
- commanding
- pulling
- steering
- reacting (to)
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
having a grip on Sentence Examples
- The hiker was desperately trying to maintain a firm grip on the slippery rock face.
- The detective had a strong grip on the case, piecing together the evidence with precision.
- The athlete struggled to regain her grip on the barbell, her fingers failing her.
- The mechanic had a good grip on the wrench, tightening the bolts with ease.
- The musician's fingers danced effortlessly over the guitar strings, his grip on the instrument impeccable.
- The toddler's tiny hands clutched the toy with an iron grip, refusing to let it go.
- The pilot maintained a steady grip on the controls, navigating the aircraft through turbulent skies.
- The surgeon had a delicate grip on the scalpel, making precise incisions with confidence.
- The police officer had a firm grip on the suspect's arm, escorting them into the station.
- The writer had a firm grip on the story's narrative, weaving the plot with precision and intrigue.
FAQs About the word having a grip on
to seize firmly, a part or device for gripping or by which something is grasped, suitcase, a part by which something is grasped, a strong or tenacious grasp, to
contending (with), manipulating, taking, treating, handling, negotiating, managing, grappling (with), coping (with),addressing
mishandling,messing (up), bungling, fumbling, goofing (up), foozling, muffing,botching, scamping, lousing up
The hiker was desperately trying to maintain a firm grip on the slippery rock face.
The detective had a strong grip on the case, piecing together the evidence with precision.
The athlete struggled to regain her grip on the barbell, her fingers failing her.
The mechanic had a good grip on the wrench, tightening the bolts with ease.
