The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc.
An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
Persistent attachment or loyalty.
The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
An agreement to adhere.
The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate.
A handle or other place to grip.
A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
An apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable.
A lot of something.
A small travelling-bag or gripsack.
A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.
Control, power or mastery over someone or something; a tenacious grasp; a holding fast.
A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
A long time.
As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.
A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.
A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
Assistance; help or encouragement.
A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.
Of an emotion or situation: to have a strong effect upon.
To firmly hold the attention of.
To take hold of, particularly with the hand.
To trench; to drain.