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hand-holding

noun hand-hold·ing \ ˈhan(d)-ˌhōl-diŋ \

Definition of hand-holding

: solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients)
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hand-holder

play \ˈhan(d)-ˌhōl-dər\ noun

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First Known Use of hand-holding

1967

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hand-holding

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Definition of hand-holding for English Language Learners

  • : patient attention, support, or instruction

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