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Noun: gripper  gri-pu(r)
  1. A device or mechanism designed to grasp, hold, or manipulate objects
    "The robot's gripper carefully picked up the fragile component"
     
  2. Something or someone that grips
    "The rock climber's strong fingers made him an excellent grippe"

Derived forms: grippers

Encyclopedia: Gripper