Definition of "handhold" []

• A grip of or by the hand. (noun)
• Something that one can hold onto for support. (noun)

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• "I suppose we shouldn't leave out 'handhold' as another."
• "Length are 24 inch plus a little as a "handhold" for better handling at the start and at the end."
• "She threw her arms out and fought to find any kind of handhold she could, but it was no use."