gripper

English

/ˈɡɹɪp.ə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • A person or thing that grips something.
  • A cover on the handle of a bicycle, tool, etc, that makes it easier to grip.
  • (curling) A rubber or other material attached to a curling shoe to improve traction on the ice.
  • (rail transport) A ticket collector.
  • (computing) A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.

Etymology

Affix from English grip.

Origin

English

grip

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