handhold

Example Sentences

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“Every afternoon, somebody has to grab for a handhold because the boat gives a little sort of judder,” Hutchinson said.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Three men were climbing the Gribin Ridge in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, on Saturday, when the handhold collapsed.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2023

She started as a country singer, has found a handhold firmly in pop, but albums like "Reputation" have a more gritty and experimental feel.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2022

One design resembles a swinging pair of saloon doors, and the other has plastic half-discs on top to prevent gate hoppers from getting a handhold to launch a leap.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2022

Nighthand’s low voice came on the wind: “Can you see a handhold? Can you get up?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell