Definition of gripe

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Gripe (v. i.) To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing closehauled, requires constant labor at the helm..

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Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Grab :: Grab (v. t. & i.) To gripe suddenly; to seize; to snatch; to clutch.
Grype :: Grype (v. t.) To gripe.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) That on which the grasp is put; a handle; a grip; as, the gripe of a sword..
Fist :: Fist (v. t.) To gripe with the fist.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) Grasp; seizure; fast hold; clutch.
Burr :: Burr (n.) A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the gripe, to prevent the hand from slipping..
Seizure :: Seizure (n.) The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) A vulture; the griffin.
Gripe :: Gripe (v. i.) To clutch, hold, or pinch a thing, esp. money, with a gripe or as with a gripe..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) That by which anything is grasped; a handle or gripe; as, the grip of a sword..
Gripeful :: Gripeful (a.) Disposed to gripe; extortionate.
Hold :: Hold (n.) The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. i.) To suffer griping pains.
Handygripe :: Handygripe (n.) Seizure by, or grasp of, the hand; also, close quarters in fighting..
Seize :: Seize (v. t.) To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.
Griffon :: Griffon (n.) A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; -- called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the eagle of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir..
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A crosspiece placed between the sides of a boat to keep them apart when hoisted up and griped.
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