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handhold

[hand-hohld] / ˈhændˌhoʊld /


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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

His fingers clawed desperately through the white stuff, looking for a handhold, but came up empty.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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