Dictionary Check: gripping

"gripping" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adjective

capable of arousing and holding the attention

Example: "a fascinating story"
verb

hold fast or firmly

Example: "He gripped the steering wheel"
Synonyms:
verb

to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

Example: "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
Synonyms:
verb

to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

Example: "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

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