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as in handles
a part by which an implement is held
the vegetable peeler has a no-slip handgrip
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as in grips
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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Noun
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The company announced the news via a video and an official blog post on its social media handles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026 -
As a sophomore, Jorgensen is the kind of talent first-year coach Ali Farokhmanesh could build around, a big, strong dude with range, handles, and serious pro upside.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ventilation ports keep feet cool, and the EVA outsole grips well on slick surfaces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Now, as war grips Iran and explosions light up the sky, Ehsani is heartbroken but hopeful.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Handgrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrips. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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