handhold
Example Sentences
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He set his hands on the wall, his fingers searching for handholds.
From Literature
There are grooves carved into her armor, like handholds on recreational rock walls.
From Literature
The same can't be said when it comes to handholds though.
From BBC
I tested every handhold for loose rocks and moved only in the thunderclaps of cannon fire as they echoed in the gorge.
From Literature
“The beauty of ice is since you have these spikes on your feet and in your hands, you can make your handholds and footholds anywhere you choose.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
