Definition of HANDHOLD

handhold

Meanings

Plural: handholds

Noun

  • an appendage to hold onto
  • A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
  • An act of holding hands.
  • The manner in which dancers hold each other's hands during a dance.

Verb

  • Alternative form of hand-hold.

Origin / Etymology

From hand + hold.

Scrabble Score: 16

handhold is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
handhold is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
handhold is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

handhold is a valid Words With Friends word