Handhold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handhold is a noun meaning A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
Meaning
A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
More Meanings
- An act of holding hands.
- The manner in which dancers hold each other's hands during a dance.
- Alternative form of hand-hold.
Example Sentences
An on-board cleaner passes through, disinfecting every grabrail and handhold as they pass.
Miley [Cyrus] and Maxx [Morando] are photographed together at a Gucci event, and this hand-hold makes it pretty clear they're a couple: [an image of Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando holding hands]
Word Forms
- handholds
- handholding
- handheld
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handle, grip, handful, grab, fistful, knob.
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