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noun
A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An act of holding hands.
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noun
The manner in which dancers hold each other's hands during a dance.
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verb
Alternative form of hand-hold.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
an appendage to hold onto
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: appendage
History
From hand + hold.
Across languages
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