grip

ot noun

1. A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand. It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.
2. A handle or other place to grip. There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock.
3. A lot of something. That is a grip of cheese.
4. A long time. I haven't seen you in a grip.

fe’l verb

1. To take hold of, particularly with the hand. After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement.
2. To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense. He grips me.
3. To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief. Let’s grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)
4. To trench; to drain.