Synonyms for grip

noun

1. The power of gripping

   grasp, hold, manual strength, digital strength, ligature, musculature, purchase, government, governance.

2. Application of the power to grip

   hold, grasp, clutch, gripe, purchase, clasp, catch, cinch, vise, clench, clinch, embrace, handclasp, handhold, fist, handgrip, handshake, snatch, grapple, anchor, squeeze, wrench, grab, cincture, enclosing, enclosure, fixing, fastening, crushing, clamp, clamping, iron grip, hoops of steel, vicelike grip, jaws, snag*, glom*, nip*.

3. Something suited to grasping

   knocker, knob, ear; see handle 1.

4. *A traveling bag

   valise, suitcase, satchel; see bag.

verb

come to grips