This is the 5634th most frequent Swedish word.
grip
"Grip" in Swedish means "griffin" (mythical creature).
In this sentence, the word 'grip' is used as a noun referring to a mechanical claw or grab.
Hon använde gripen för att lyfta den tunga lasten.
She used the claw to lift the heavy load.
Here, 'gripas' is a verb in passive voice meaning 'to be apprehended' or 'caught'.
Skurken försökte gripas av polisen men lyckades fly.
The villain was attempted to be apprehended by the police but managed to flee.
This usage of 'grip' refers to a physical hold or grasp, representing its function as a noun.