Meaning & use
Handholds
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Places or objects that provide a secure grip for the hand, especially when climbing or steadying oneself.
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The climber searched the rock face for the next set of handholds.
Engineers added handholds along the tunnel wall to help workers navigate the dark passage.
A note on using this word
Common in rock climbing, where handholds are classified by shape, such as crimps, jugs, and pinches.
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grips
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