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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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There are huge flowers and little worm-like creatures that attach themselves to basket handles and bite.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Restoring its movement can change how your spine handles everyday demands — and how your back feels as a result.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some states have attempted to come to grips with their histories.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both with features like adjustable suspension, multiple riding modes, heated grips and seats, and Pirelli tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Handgrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrips. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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