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 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 The final, and perhaps most interesting new add-on is an instant printer that attaches to the bottom of the handgrip, turning your Ace Pro into a Polaroid-style instant 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 See All Example Sentences for handgrip
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Noun
  • Instead of a single flush handle, these models have two buttons designated for liquid waste only or a combination of liquid and solid waste.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Eastern handles are shorter and thicker, catering more to those who use a Penhold grip, where the head of the paddle is facing down and the paddle is held like a pen.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • So either Moreno has loosened his grip on the reins, or this was possible all along.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The device, developed by Compliant Technologies, is designed to deliver an electric shock through the wearer's grip.
    Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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