handgrip

American  

[hand-grip] / ˈhændˌgrɪp /

noun

1. the grip or clasp of a hand, as in greeting.

   a firm but friendly handgrip.

2. a handle or similar part of an object affording a grip by the hand, as for lifting.

3. handgrips, hand-to-hand combat.

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handgrip British  

/ ˈhændˌɡrɪp /

noun

1. another word for grip 1 grip 1 grip 1

2. sport a covering, usually of towelling or rubber, that makes the handle of a racket or club easier to hold

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Etymology

Origin of handgrip

before 900; Middle English; Old English handgripe. See hand, grip

Example Sentences

A person with low handgrip, or low muscle strength, has a higher risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease as well as a higher incidence of physical disability.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2024

Yoga also did not appear to improve handgrip, another metric associated with frailty, and there was less evidence it improved balance, possibly because many of the studies used chair-based methods.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

It’s a modified RX100 that includes a rotating display, mic cover, and a handgrip.

From The Verge • Jun. 18, 2022

This case’s handgrip design fits snugly around the Lite, but you’ll still be able to reach every key thanks to the specially placed cutouts.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2019

When the young Dawn came bright into the East spreading her finger tips of rose, Telemakhos, the king’s son, tied on his rawhide sandals and took the lance that bore his handgrip.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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