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hand–holding
noun hand–hold·ing \-ˌhōl-diŋ\
: patient attention, support, or instruction
Full Definition of HAND-HOLDING
: solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients)
— hand–hold·er \-ˌhōl-dər\ noun
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First Known Use of HAND-HOLDING
1967
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