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View synonyms for handhold

handhold

[ hand-hohld ]

noun

  1. a grip with the hand or hands.
  2. something to grip or take hold of, as a support or handle.


handhold

/ 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of handhold1

First recorded in 1635–45; hand + hold 1

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Example Sentences

Then he went back, eased off the emergency brake, grabbed a good handhold and strained forward.

The reaction of the motion brought him slowly but surely to a handhold in the wall.

Wade decided suddenly to go into his room and stopped himself by grabbing a handhold.

Under every carefully worked out step there was solid stone, for every handhold there was a firm stake set.

With desperate haste, Penny obtained another handhold which seemed fairly firm.

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