Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who or that which grips, grasps, or seizes. Specifically— A process-server or sheriff's officer; a bailiff.
[Ireland.] - n. A device for holding the carbon of an arc-lamp and assisting in the regulation of its movements.
Wiktionary
- n. a person or thing that grips something
- n. a cover on the handle of a bicycle, tool, etc, that makes it easier to grip.
- n. curling A rubber or other material attached to a curling shoe to improve traction on the ice
- n. rail transport, slang a ticket collector
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. One who, or that which, grips or seizes.
- n. In printing presses, the fingers or nippers.
Etymologies
- to grip + -er (Wiktionary)
Examples
“At corners, make sure the gripper is butted tightly against each other.”
“New and existing facilities can be equipped with this sensitive high-speed gripper, which is actuated with compressed air of 6bar.”
“Functioning "gripper" hand attachments available (sold separately).”
“Special-design "gripper" type seat and fuel tank, forward-canted steering crown and low ProTaper® handlebar all help create greater freedom of movement and more comfortable ergonomics for riders.”
“From now resizable dialogues have a 'gripper' icon in right bottom corner.”
“It features opening panels, removable arms, 8 pieces of accessories including utility saw, periscope scanner, mechanical gripper and more.”
“/"You can't handle the truth!" ferocity about – hold on to your hats, readers, this one's a gripper!”
“Remove the existing gripper and make sure the floor is clean and dry.”
“Install new gripper around the perimeter of the room, but not in front of doorways.”
“This will stretch the carpet over the gripper where the tacks will grab it and hold it firmly in place.”
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Curling, The Roaring Game
Terms and phrases associated with the game and sport of curling.
hack, tee, hogscore, hatch, trigger, stone, end, sweeper, broom, curling sheet, hog line, centre line and 288 more...
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