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Definition of gripper

gripper

/ˈɡrɪp.ər/
grip · per
Plural:grippers
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• noun

1

A mechanical device, tool, or robotic attachment designed to grasp, hold, or manipulate an object.

Example

"The robotic arm used a pneumatic gripper to lift the fragile glass bottles onto the conveyor belt."

2

A handheld spring-loaded exercise device squeezed repeatedly to strengthen the muscles of the hand and forearm.

Example

"The rock climber kept a metal gripper on his desk to train his finger strength between workouts."

3

A narrow strip of wood or metal studded with sharp angled pins, laid around the perimeter of a floor to hold down a fitted carpet.

Example

"Before laying the carpet, the installer nailed wooden grippers along the edges of the floorboards."

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• Rhymes for gripper

• Nearby Words

grinner
grip
gripe
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gripping
grippingly
grippy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gripper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gripper
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