Gripper

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɡɹɪp.É™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -ɪpÉ™(r)

Origin

{1} + -er

Full definition of gripper

Noun

1. a person or thing that grips something
2. a cover on the handle of a bicycle, tool, etc, that makes it easier to grip.
3. (curling) A rubber or other material attached to a curling shoe to improve traction on the ice
4. (rail transport, slang) a ticket collector

Derived terms

• microgripper