handholding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The holding of hands.
  2. Strong personal support or reassurance.
adj
  1. Holding hands.
  2. Deeply and ostentatiously in love.

Word forms

handholding handholdings

Etymology

From hand + holding.

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