A tight grip.
A local chapter of the Church of the SubGenius parody religion.
A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.
To close tightly.
To grip or hold fast.
Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.
A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.
The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and in nautical terminology the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.
The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.
That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.
The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.
That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.
To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means.
To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
To constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value.
To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.
To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself.
To expiate by a fine or forfeit.