handhold

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of HANDHOLD

the act or manner of holding <she tried to maintain her tight handhold on the umbrella as the wind picked up>

Synonyms clasp, clench, grapple, grasp, grip, handgrip, handhold

Related Words anchorage, leverage, purchase; grab, seizure; foothold, footing, toehold; clinch, embrace, hug

Near Antonyms release, relinquishment

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