Gripped

Word GRIPPED
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ɡɹɪpt/

Definitions and meanings of "Gripped"

What do we mean by gripped?

To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.

To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.

To trench; to drain.

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The word "gripped" in example sentences

In his recent editorial in The New York Times entitled "The Question-Driven Life," columnist David Brooks wrote about his encounter with Philip Leakey, a man he describes as "gripped with some sort of compulsive curiosity." ❋ George Heymont (2011)

It was the last straw, but Martin gripped the arms of his chair and talked and listened for half an hour. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The door was pushed open, revealing a nervous looking youth with a huge tin gripped in both hands. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The book is fast paced and will keep you gripped from the start, you'll wish that you can get some peace to read it, as it is 423pages (hardback) so it does take a while to get through. ❋ Unknown (1999)

I spun to my left, sword gripped in my right hand horizontally, pointed to my right at neck level. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It gripped a katana sword in a bony hand, which was unusualmost demons didnt arm themselves. ❋ Cassandra Clare (2009)

What a shame that a contest that has the world gripped, that is transforming international opinion of the United States, that has shown America in its best and most brilliant light, threatens to descend into a pathetic slanging match over race. ❋ Unknown (2008)

First glance – I thought that white strip across the page was a sword gripped in your hand. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Facing the glittering eyes with his sword gripped in his right hand and his dirk in his left, he laughed as a blood-hungry wolf snarls. ❋ Howard, Robert E. (2006)

The king dismounted and strode toward his foe, his armor clanking, his great sword gripped high. ❋ Howard, Robert E. (2006)

The door to the building slammed open and Morgan came through, sword gripped in both hands. ❋ Butcher, Jim (2005)

Jennsen spotted Emperor Jagang leaning against a wall as he panted, his sword gripped tightly in a bloody fist. ❋ Goodkind, Terry (2001)

I had the sword gripped in both hands and as I turned I lifted the blade and threw my body weight behind it. ❋ Moorcock, Michael, 1939- (2001)

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