handhold

The word “handhold” has 2 syllables: hand-hold

It's pronounced as /ˈhændhoʊld/


What is synonym and antonym for handhold?

In the thesaurus, “handhold” has 48 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for handhold along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for handhold

  • anchor
  • anchorage
  • brace
  • catch
  • cinch
  • cincture
  • clamp
  • clamping
  • clasp
  • clench
  • clinch
  • clutch
  • coercion
  • constraint
  • crushing
  • duress
  • embrace
  • enclosing
  • enclosure
  • fastening
  • fixing
  • foothold
  • footing
  • grab
  • grapnel
  • grapple
  • grasp
  • grip
  • gripe
  • handclasp
  • handgrip
  • handshake
  • hold
  • hook
  • hug
  • leverage
  • ligature
  • lug
  • purchase
  • restraint
  • seizure
  • snatch
  • squeeze
  • strength
  • tenure
  • toehold
  • vise
  • wrench

Antonyms for handhold

  • release
  • relinquishment

Meanings of handhold

  • verb
    1. To hold in the hand.
    2. To watch or attend unnecessarily closely (as if holding a child's hand to lead it along).
  • noun
    1. A projection that one may hold onto for support.

Example Sentences

  • The climber reached for a secure handhold to continue ascending the rocky wall.
  • The design of the new tool features an ergonomic handhold for better grip and control.
  • During the emergency drill, everyone was instructed to find a sturdy handhold on the lifeboat.
  • The safety harness includes a handhold to help passengers stabilize themselves during the ride.
  • The ladder was equipped with multiple handholds to make climbing safer and more comfortable.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handhold, such as: anchor, anchorage, brace, catch, cinch, cincture, clamp.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

handgrip

  • anchor
  • anchorage
  • arm
  • bail
  • bar
  • bow
  • brace
  • broomstick
  • catch
  • cinch
  • cincture
  • clamp
  • clamping
  • clasp
  • clench
  • clinch
  • clutch
  • coercion
  • constraint
  • crank
  • crop
  • crushing
  • duress
  • ear
  • embrace
  • enclosing
  • enclosure
  • fastening
  • fixing
  • foothold
  • footing
  • grab
  • grapnel
  • grapple
  • grasp
  • grip
  • gripe
  • haft
  • handclasp
  • handhold
  • handle
  • handlebar
  • handshake
  • helve
  • hilt
  • hold
  • holder
  • hook
  • hug
  • knob
  • leverage
  • ligature
  • loop
  • lug
  • purchase
  • restraint
  • seizure
  • shaft
  • snatch
  • squeeze
  • stem
  • stock
  • strength
  • tenure
  • tiller
  • toehold
  • vise
  • whipstock
  • wrench

handgrips

  • anchorages
  • bails
  • bars
  • bows
  • broomsticks
  • clasps
  • clenches
  • clinches
  • crops
  • embraces
  • footholds
  • footings
  • grabs
  • grapples
  • grasps
  • grips
  • hafts
  • handholds
  • handlebars
  • handles
  • helves
  • hilts
  • holds
  • hugs
  • leverages
  • loops
  • purchases
  • seizures
  • shafts
  • toeholds
  • whipstocks

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