handhold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
  2. An act of holding hands.
  3. The manner in which dancers hold each other's hands during a dance.
verb
  1. Alternative form of hand-hold.

Word forms

handhold handholds handholding handheld

Etymology

From hand + hold.

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