handholds

The word “handholds” has 2 syllables: hand-holds

It's pronounced as /ˈhændˌhoʊldz/


What is synonym and antonym for handholds?

In the thesaurus, “handholds” has 18 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for handholds

  • anchorages
  • clasps
  • clenches
  • clinches
  • embraces
  • footholds
  • footings
  • grabs
  • grapples
  • grasps
  • grips
  • handgrips
  • holds
  • hugs
  • leverages
  • purchases
  • seizures
  • toeholds

Antonyms for handholds

  • releases
  • relinquishments

Meanings of handholds

  • noun
    1. A projection that one may hold onto for support.

Example Sentences

  • The rock climber carefully searched for secure handholds on the steep cliff.
  • The new design includes additional handholds to improve safety for users.
  • During the hike, we needed to find stable handholds to navigate the rocky terrain.
  • The playground equipment was built with multiple handholds to ensure children's safety.
  • The team used the handholds on the cargo net to climb over the obstacle course.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handholds, such as: anchorages, clasps, clenches, clinches, embraces, footholds, footings.

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

Related Words

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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