iron grip

iron grip
Synonyms and related words:
bear hug, bite, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, cling, clinging, clutch, death grip, embrace, firm hold, foothold, footing, grapple, grasp, grip, gripe, hold, hug, nip, purchase, seizure, tight grip, toehold

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  • grip — /grɪp / (say grip) noun 1. the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp: the grip of a vice. 2. the power of gripping. 3. a grasp, hold or control: *Hugo held her hand in an iron grip –martin boyd, 1946. 4. a handle or hilt. 5. a… …  

  • iron — ironless, adj. ironlike, adj. /uy euhrn/, n. 1. Chem. a ductile, malleable, silver white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery,… …   Universalium

  • iron — [[t]a͟ɪ͟ə(r)n[/t]] ♦♦♦ irons, ironing, ironed 1) N UNCOUNT: oft N n Iron is an element which usually takes the form of a hard, dark grey metal. It is used to make steel, and also forms part of many tools, buildings, and vehicles. Very small… …   English dictionary

  • iron — i|ron1 [ aırn ] noun ** 1. ) uncount a hard heavy metal that is a common element and is used for making steel and is also used in many types of machine and building structures a ) small quantities of iron, existing in some foods and in your body …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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