Definition of handgripnext
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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 There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters). Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 This finding is consistent with previous research indicating that handgrip strength could be a good indicator of overall strength and performance in daily life. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026 There's also a new handgrip that turns the Ace Pro into something more like a point-and-shoot camera. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 15 Nov. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handgrip
Noun
  • The side walls are tall enough to keep most dishes from sliding off, and the handles are extra large for an easy grip.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • That number may increase as the Space Force’s network of tracking radars get a better handle on the debris cloud.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
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  • This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • Wider wheel positioning enhances tire grip at turn-in and cornering traction.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

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“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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