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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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These gadgets include single or double kettlebell handles, an EZ curl bar, a straight bar, plus an optional pulley system and set of elastic resistance bands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Spray it on doorknobs and handles, stovetops, countertops, refrigerator shelves, and light switches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Handgrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrips. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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