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单词 handholds
释义

handhold

noun

hand·​hold ˈhand-ˌhōld How to pronounce handhold (audio)
1
: hold, grip
2
: something to hold on to (as in mountain climbing)

Synonyms

  • clasp
  • clench
  • grapple
  • grasp
  • grip
  • handgrip
  • hold
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

she tried to maintain her tight handhold on the umbrella as the wind picked up
Recent Examples on the Web Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne stood in the center of a shuttle bus aisle, gripping a handhold and craning her neck to get a better view out the bus’s front window at the street. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 In their final descent, the toadlets sometimes reach for a handhold, but the effort is for naught. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 The hoods are taller than those found on Shimano’s Ultegra and Dura-Ace levers in order to provide a more secure handhold when riding rough roadswith hands perched on top of the levers. Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 18 May 2020 The climb was originally rated 5.14d but was bumped up to 5.15a when a handhold near the top broke off. The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2015 Back off your shoulder rotation slightly and try kicking your bottom leg away from your handhold, moving your knee backwards and increasing the stretch. Andrew Simmons, Outside Online, 23 Sep. 2019 At this point, a handhold in the office is too weak of a stance for her. Kevin Sullivan, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021 All but the shortest hikers can get through this jumble without the need for a handhold. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2021 The producer of the ceremony protested, saying a handhold would ruin photos of the moment. Scott Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

handholds

noun

plural of handhold
as in grips
the act or manner of holding she tried to maintain her tight handhold on the umbrella as the wind picked up

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • grips
  • grasps
  • clasps
  • handgrips
  • holds
  • footholds
  • grapples
  • anchorages
  • clenches
  • purchases
  • grabs
  • toeholds
  • hugs
  • seizures
  • leverages
  • footings
  • embraces
  • clinches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • releases
  • relinquishments
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