hand-hold·ing
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Definition of hand-holding
: solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients)
Other Words from hand-holding
hand-holder
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ˈhan(d)-ˌhōl-dər
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noun
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noun
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“Hand-holding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand-holding. Accessed 24 May. 2022.
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