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
  • As the lemurer shows us his lemur necklace, a guy wearing a shirt displaying his video game handle sits down.
    Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • They’re typically held by a handle in one hand, though some models have a secondary grip near the front of the saw to steady the blade.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
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  • The Chavista regime swiftly reinvented itself as an American ally and secured its continued grip on the Venezuelan people and the country’s resources.
    Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026
  • When employees feel seen rather than judged, the physiological grip of stress often eases.
    Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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