A Grip

1. A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
2. A handle or other place to grip.
3. (computing, graphical user interface) A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.
4. (film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
5. A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).
6. (chiefly Southern California slang) A lot of something.
7. (chiefly Southern California slang) A long time.
8. Archaic spelling of grippe: Influenza, flu.
9. (archaic) A small travelling-bag or gripsack.
10. An apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable.
11. Assistance; help or encouragement.
12. A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.
13. (slang) As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.
14. (figuratively) A tenacious grasp; a holding fast.
15. A device for grasping or holding fast to something.