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handhold

American  
[hand-hohld] / ˈhændˌhoʊld /

noun

  1. a grip with the hand or hands.

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

handhold British  
/ ˈhændˌhəʊld /

noun

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

  2. a grip or secure hold with the hand or hands

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Etymology

Origin of handhold

First recorded in 1635–45; hand + hold 1

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