Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vice-like grip
phrase
/vaɪs-laɪk ɡrɪp/
Definition
A very tight and strong hold or grasp.
Examples
- She had a vice-like grip on the handle as she navigated the steep hill.
- His hands closed around the ball with a vice-like grip, ensuring it wouldn’t slip away.
- The dog had a vice-like grip on the toy, refusing to let go even when commanded.
Meaning
The term ‘vice-like grip’ is used to describe a forceful hold that resembles the way a vice clamps down on an object, making it secure and immovable.
Synonyms
- firm hold
- tight grip
- strong clasp
- iron grasp
