handholder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who holds hands (with someone else).
  2. Someone or something that provides reassurance and/or assistance for doing something difficult.

Word forms

handholder handholders hand-holder

Etymology

From hand + holder.

Related words

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