To complain or grumble about something, especially in a persistent or irritating way. She tends to gripe about the weather every time it rains.
To cause sharp pain or discomfort in the stomach or intestines. The spicy food began to gripe his stomach shortly after dinner.
Nautical: (of a vessel) to tend to turn or luff toward the wind. In strong gusts the cutter would gripe, forcing the helmsman to correct the course.