handhold
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hand·hold

noun \ˈhand-ˌhōld\

Definition of HANDHOLD

1
: hold, grip
2
: something to hold on to (as in mountain climbing)

Examples of HANDHOLD

  1. <she tried to maintain her tight handhold on the umbrella as the wind picked up>

First Known Use of HANDHOLD

1643

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