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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