It creates the image of an inescapable grasp.
The word "steel" (the iron alloy used in construction) is used a metaphor for strength. A "grip of steel" is a strong one, and often implies that the person shaking your hand is trying to make an impression on you.
steely is something made of steel
I've been told that when someone shoots themselves to death, that they have such a grip on the gun that their fingers have to be pried off the gun grip.
There are plenty of knives with stainless steel handles, but most have at least a small rubber grip for a strong hold.
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Heat expands them ... when they cool they shrink and grip the wheel tightly.
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Air travels across the spoiler and creates downward force. This puts pressure on the axle, which in turn gives a better grip on the roadway.
"Crampons"...they strap to bottom of hiking or climbing boots. They have steel spikes to grip the ice.
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yes it does affect the distance traveled because you have more grip on the stiches and the bottom of the ball has no grip