grip

afferrare, stringere

Tenere qualcosa saldamente, soprattutto con la mano.

In inglese semplice: To hold something firmly, especially with your hand.

• Grip the rope tightly.
• She gripped my hand as we crossed the road.
• He was gripping the wheel with both hands.

Sinonimi: hold tightly, grasp, clutch

Contrari: release

Espressioni comuni: grip something tightly, grip the handle, grip someone's arm, grip the rail

affrontare, prendere in mano

Capire un problema e agire con decisione per risolverlo.

In inglese semplice: To understand a problem and take firm action to deal with it.

• We must grip this problem now.
• The new manager gripped the situation quickly.
• Can the council grip the housing crisis?

Sinonimi: get to grips with, tackle

Espressioni comuni: grip the problem, grip the situation, grip this issue

presa

Il tenere saldamente qualcosa, oppure il modo di tenerlo in mano.

In inglese semplice: A firm hold on something, or the way you hold it in your hand.

• His grip was strong.
• She loosened her grip on the rope.
• Try a different grip when you hold the racket.

Come si usa: a grip on something (She kept a firm grip on the child's hand.)

Sinonimi: hold, grasp

Espressioni comuni: firm grip, tight grip, grip on something, loose grip

impugnatura, appiglio

Parte di un oggetto progettata o adatta per essere tenuta con la mano.

In inglese semplice: A handle or part of something designed or suitable for holding with your hand.

• The handle has a rubber grip.
• I replaced the worn grips on my bicycle.
• The climber found a good grip in the rock.

Sinonimi: handle, handhold

Espressioni comuni: rubber grip, racket grip, handlebar grip, comfortable grip

aderenza, tenuta

Capacità di restare ben saldo su una superficie senza scivolare.

In inglese semplice: The ability of something to stay firmly against a surface without sliding.

• These shoes have good grip.
• The tires lost grip on the icy road.
• Does this rubber provide enough grip in the rain?

Come si usa: grip on a surface (These boots have good grip on wet rocks.)

Sinonimi: traction, adhesion

Espressioni comuni: good grip, poor grip, lose grip, grip on something

morsetto, dispositivo di serraggio

Dispositivo, o sua parte, che tiene qualcosa saldamente al suo posto.

In inglese semplice: A device or part of a device that holds something firmly in place.

• The grip holds the cable in place.
• Tighten both grips before starting the machine.
• The bolt's grip passes through the joined plates.

Sinonimi: clamp, holder

Espressioni comuni: cable grip, mechanical grip, bolt grip