The difference between Cling and Grip
When used as nouns, cling means fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit, whereas grip means a hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
When used as verbs, cling means to hold very tightly, as to not fall off, whereas grip means to take hold of, particularly with the hand.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cling and Grip
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Cling as a noun:
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
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Cling as a noun:
adherence; attachment; devotion
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Cling as a verb:
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
Examples:
"Seaweed clung to the anchor."
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Cling as a verb:
To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
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Cling as a verb (transitive):
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
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Cling as a verb (transitive):
To cause to dry up or wither.
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Cling as a verb (intransitive):
To dry up or wither.
Examples:
"Wood clings."
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Cling as a verb (figurative, with preposition to):
to be fond of, to feel strongly about
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Cling as a verb:
To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
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Grip as a verb (transitive):
To take hold of, particularly with the hand.
Examples:
"That suitcase is heavy, so grip the handle firmly."
"The glue will begin to grip within five minutes."
"After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement."
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Grip as a verb (transitive):
To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.
Examples:
"He grips me."
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Grip as a verb (intransitive):
To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.
Examples:
"Let’s grip (get a coffee, hang, take a break, see a movie, etc.)"
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Grip as a verb:
To trench; to drain.
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Grip as a noun:
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
Examples:
"It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands."
"The ball will move differently depending on the grip used when throwing it."
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Grip as a noun:
A handle or other place to grip.
Examples:
"the grip of a sword"
"There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock."
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Grip as a noun (computing, GUI):
A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.
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Grip as a noun:
A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
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Grip as a noun:
A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).
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Grip as a noun (chiefly, Southern California, _, slang):
A lot of something.
Examples:
"That is a grip of cheese."
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Grip as a noun:
Influenza, flu.
Examples:
"She has the grip."
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Grip as a noun (archaic):
A small travelling-bag or gripsack.
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Grip as a noun:
An apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable.
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Grip as a noun:
Assistance; help or encouragement.
Examples:
"He gave me a grip."
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Grip as a noun:
A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.
Examples:
"You're a real grip."
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Grip as a noun (slang):
As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.
Examples:
"I need to get a grip of nails for my project."
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Grip as a noun (figurative):
A tenacious grasp; a holding fast.
Examples:
"in the grip of a blackmailer"
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Grip as a noun:
A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
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Grip as a noun (dialectal):
A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.
Examples:
"rfquotek Ray"
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Grip as a noun (obsolete):
The griffin.