Grip
Grip noun - A bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles.
Upper hand and grip are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upper hand" instead a noun "Grip".
Upper hand
Upper hand noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.
Grip and upper hand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grip" instead a noun phrase "Upper hand".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Jason gets the upper hand on Freddy, but Freddy manages to turn the tables by slicing off Jason's fingers, making him lose grip on his machete which Freddy uses along with his claw to beat Jason to a pulp.
Source: Midfight Weapon Exchange
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