1. (

• grip

) hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel" ;

2. (

• grapple ,
• grip ,

) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes" ;

3. (

• fascinate ,
• transfix ,
• grip ,
• spellbind

) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" ;