hand-holding


hand–hold·ing

noun \-ˌhōl-diŋ\

Definition of HAND-HOLDING

: solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients)
hand–hold·er \-ˌhōl-dər\ noun

First Known Use of HAND-HOLDING

1967

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