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handgrip

hand·grip
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hand-grip]
    • /ˈhændˌgrɪp/
    • /ˈhændgrɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hand-grip]
    • /ˈhændˌgrɪp/

Definitions of handgrip word

  • noun handgrip the grip or clasp of a hand, as in greeting: a firm but friendly handgrip. 1
  • noun handgrip a handle or similar part of an object affording a grip by the hand, as for lifting. 1
  • noun handgrip handgrips, hand-to-hand combat. 1
  • noun handgrip A handle for holding onto something. 1
  • noun handgrip a covering, usually of towelling or rubber, that makes the handle of a racket or club easier to hold 0
  • noun handgrip a handclasp or handshake 0

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Origin of handgrip

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English handgripe. See hand, grip

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Parts of speech for Handgrip

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

handgrip popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

handgrip usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for handgrip

noun handgrip

  • grasp — to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
  • restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
  • constraint — A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do.
  • clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
  • hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.

Antonyms for handgrip

noun handgrip

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