Grip is a versatile English word with multiple meanings depending on context.
1. As a noun: Grip refers to a firm hold or grasp ("He had a strong grip on the handle")
2. As a verb: To grip means to hold tightly ("She gripped the railing tightly")
3. In sports: Refers to how well equipment is held ("The player adjusted his racket grip")
4. In film production: The grip is a technician who handles equipment
5. Figurative meaning: Control or influence ("The pandemic's grip on the economy")