gripping Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb hold fast or firmly
    grip.
    • He gripped the steering wheel
  2. verb to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
    grip; grapple.
    • the two men grappled with each other for several minutes
  3. verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
    grip; spellbind; fascinate; transfix.
    • The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
  4. adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
    absorbing; riveting; engrossing; fascinating.
    • a fascinating story

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