Definition of gripe

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Gripe (n.) The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind..

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Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.
Fist :: Fist (v. t.) To gripe with the fist.
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) The piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) Grasp; seizure; fast hold; clutch.
Tormina :: Tormina (n. pl.) acute, colicky pains; gripes..
Hold :: Hold (n.) The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay..
Burr :: Burr (n.) A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the gripe, to prevent the hand from slipping..
Grab :: Grab (v. t. & i.) To gripe suddenly; to seize; to snatch; to clutch.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; -- chiefly used in the plural.
Grype :: Grype (v. t.) To gripe.
Gripeful :: Gripeful (a.) Disposed to gripe; extortionate.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) Oppression; cruel exaction; affiction; pinching distress; as, the gripe of poverty..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. i.) To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing closehauled, requires constant labor at the helm..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) That by which anything is grasped; a handle or gripe; as, the grip of a sword..
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A crosspiece placed between the sides of a boat to keep them apart when hoisted up and griped.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted; also, broad bands passed around a boat to secure it at the davits and prevent swinging..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. i.) To suffer griping pains.
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