Definitions for gripping

Overview of verb grip

The verb grip has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (10) grip

(hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel")

2. (3) grapple, grip

(to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes")

3. (2) fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind

(to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra")

Overview of adj gripping

The adj gripping has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting

(capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story")