The thoughts of Auguste Comte (1798-1857), who coined the term sociology, while dated and riddled with weaknesses, continue in many ways to be important to contemporary sociology.
The term grip is from the early era of the circus. From there it was used in vaudeville and then in today's film sound stages and sets. Some have suggested the name comes from the 1930sâ40s slang term for a tool bag or grip that these technicians use to carry their tools.
2 (Also called) handgrip the strength or pressure of such a grasp, as in a handshake. a feeble grip. 3 the style or manner of grasping an object, such as a tennis racket. 4 understanding, control, or mastery of a subject, problem, etc. (esp. in such phrases as get or have a grip on) 5 (Also called) handgrip a part by which an object is grasped; handle. 6 (Also called) handgrip a travelling bag or holdall.