Meanings
grasp, reach (act of trying to grab)
der Griff nach den Sternen(the act of) reaching for the stars
grip (act of holding something after having gripped it)
handle (part of a tool or fixture meant to be gripped)
Türgriffdoor handle
hold
Examples
GermanEnglish
Sie hat ihre Kinder nicht im Griff.She can't control her children.
Der Griff hat die Form eines Entenkopfes.The handle is shaped like a duck's head.