handhold

[ hand-hohld ]

/ ˈhændˌhoʊld /

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noun

a grip with the hand or hands.

something to grip or take hold of, as a support or handle.

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Origin of handhold

First recorded in 1635–45; hand + hold¹

Words nearby handhold

hand grenade, handgrip, handgun, handheld, handheld computer, handhold, handholding, hand horn, handicap, handicapped, handicapper

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How to use handhold in a sentence

With a flashlight gripped in his teeth, Cook edged along the sloping ledges, groping for handholds.
A Life-Saving Piggyback Ride on Longs Peak|cobrien|January 15, 2022|Outside Online
Despite the pressures and politics of their positions, observers describe a couple who seem to genuinely enjoy each other’s company in a city where marital handholds, kisses and sleeping arrangements are picked apart for subtle signs of expediency.
Doug Emhoff playing an age-old role with a new twist|Cleve R. Wootson Jr.|December 20, 2021|Washington Post
Then he went back, eased off the emergency brake, grabbed a good handhold and strained forward.
Cabin Fever|B. M. Bower
The reaction of the motion brought him slowly but surely to a handhold in the wall.
Islands of Space|John W Campbell

Wade decided suddenly to go into his room and stopped himself by grabbing a handhold.
Islands of Space|John W Campbell
Under every carefully worked out step there was solid stone, for every handhold there was a firm stake set.
Tharon of Lost Valley|Vingie E. Roe
With desperate haste, Penny obtained another handhold which seemed fairly firm.
The Cry at Midnight|Mildred A. Wirt

British Dictionary definitions for handhold

handhold

/ (ˈhændˌhəʊld) /

noun

an object, crevice, etc, that can be used as a grip or support, as in climbing

a grip or secure hold with the hand or hands

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