grip-enhancing
|grip/en/hanc/ing|
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/ɡrɪp ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
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/ɡrɪp ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/
improving grip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grip-enhancing' originates from the combination of 'grip' and 'enhance', where 'grip' meant 'to hold firmly' and 'enhance' meant 'to improve or increase'.
Historical Evolution
'Grip' and 'enhance' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'grip-enhancing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to improve the ability to hold', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to improve or increase the ability to hold or grasp something securely.
The new shoes have a grip-enhancing sole for better traction.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 16:34