Also means
to grab hold of
Usage Note
Agripper implies seizing something tightly with the fingers or claws, often with urgency or desperation. S'agripper à (to cling to) is the reflexive form used when holding on for support: il s'agrippait à la rampe (he was clinging to the railing). It is more vivid and physical than saisir or attraper.
Examples
"Elle s'est agrippée à la corde pour ne pas tomber."
Natural Translation
She grabbed the rope so as not to fall.
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