grip
definition
to seize or hold firmly
example
She had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control of the car during the storm.
synonyms
graspclutchseize
word origin — Middle English grippen, from Old Norse gripa
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Exitto seize or hold firmly
She had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control of the car during the storm.