Hand-hold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hand-hold is a verb meaning (transitive) To hold in the hand.
Meaning
(transitive) To hold in the hand.
More Meanings
- (transitive, figuratively) To watch or attend unnecessarily closely (as if holding a child's hand to lead it along).
- Alternative form of handhold.
Example Sentences
You can hand-hold many professional cameras, but using a tripod may be a better idea.
I'm sick of having to hand-hold every new person we hire. Why can't we train them first?
Word Forms
- hand-holds
- hand-holding
- hand-held
- handhold
Synonyms for hand-hold
Depending on context, synonyms include babysit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handle, hold, grip, hand, onhold, have.
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