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1. Capable of arousing and holding the attention
   "a gripping story";
   - absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, riveting

1. Hold fast or firmly
   "He gripped the steering wheel"
    
2. Hold or seize, as in a wrestling match
   - grapple
    
3. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   "The snake charmer grips the cobra";
   - fascinate, transfix, spellbind

See also: interesting

Type of: clutch, interest, prehend [archaic], seize

Encyclopedia: Grip, Norway