For Grip we have terms and definitions in 15 topics. The topics are Athletics, Billiards, Entertainment, Entertainment Industry, Fencing, Film, Golf, Hunting and Shooting, Indycar Racing, Kayaking, Movie, Skiing, Table Tennis, Weightlifting and Wine Tasting.

Grip (Athletics)

The hand position of a throwing implement.

Grip (Billiards)

(General) The manner in which the butt of the cue is held in the hand.

Grip (Entertainment)

A person responsible for the adjustment and maintenance of production equipment on the set. Their typical duties include laying dolly tracks or erecting scaffolding.

Grip (Entertainment Industry)

Someone who handles, carries, moves, and stores lighting, electrical, and other equipment on the set.

Grip (Fencing)

The part of a sword, contained in the guard, where it is grasped by the hand.

Grip (Film)

Grips work closely with the key grip and gaffer in setting up the lights and assists the crew in all aspects of getting the shot (hang flags, diffusion, cookies, run power cables, get coffee, etc.)

Grip (Golf)

The placing and positioning of the hands on the club. The various types include the Vardon or overlapping, the interlocking and the 10-finger or baseball grip. (The Vardon grip is the most popular grip today). There is also the reverse-overlapping grip, in which the index finger of the left or top hand overlaps the smallest finger of the right or bottom hand. This is primarily used in putting, although some players use this grip when chipping the ball.

Grip (Hunting and Shooting)

The narrow portion of the stock held with the trigger hand.

Grip (Indycar Racing)

How well the tires maintain traction through contact with the racing surface.

Grip (Kayaking)

The area of the paddle that the canoeist holds.

Grip (Movie)

The crew member who adjusts scenery, flags lights and often operates the camera cranes and dollies.

Grip (Skiing)

The part of a ski pole that the skier grasps.

Grip (Table Tennis)

The way in which the paddle is held. See penholder grip; Seemiller grip; shakehand grip.

Grip (Weightlifting)

The way in which the bar is held.

Grip (Wine Tasting)

Firmness of flavor and structure.

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