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as in handle
a part by which an implement is held the vegetable peeler has a no-slip handgrip

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as in grip
the act or manner of holding the tube TV was so bulky that it was difficult for the movers to get a solid handgrip on it

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Recent Examples of handgrip Isometric exercise involves contracting your muscles without moving your joints, such as planks, wall sits, or squeezing a handgrip. Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2025 While the control groups saw no change in NCV, both young and older participants who performed the handgrip program showed faster nerve conduction speeds. Peter Mason, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025 Its body style is fundamentally sound, with a centered viewfinder, deep handgrip, and ample controls. PC Magazine, 25 July 2025 Examples include planks, wall sits, and squeezing a handgrip. Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025 This was tested by making the participants perform a handgrip exercise while looking at photos of either someone supportive (like a close friend) or a stranger. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025 The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip. Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handgrip
Noun
  • The bag can be carried by hand or worn on the shoulder or cross-body, thanks to the detachable handle and perforated cotton shoulder strap.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Wiping down the handle to your dishwasher is a simple task to do every day to sanitize the surface while cleaning the bottom tray can be done weekly or monthly whenever particles are visible.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • The stretchy cuffs help lock in heat, while the palm side has grip-enhancing rubber details.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • For years, 58-year-old Abel Linares watched his health slip away as kidney disease tightened its grip.
    Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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