handgrip
/'hændgrip/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A part of an object designed to be held by the hand: A "handgrip" is the specific part of a tool, weapon, suitcase, or other item that is shaped or positioned for the hand to grasp, hold, and control it.
- The act or manner of gripping with the hand: "Handgrip" can also refer to the way something is held or the firmness of one's hold on an object.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The handgrip on the tennis racket was worn and needed replacement.
- He adjusted the handgrip on his bicycle for a more comfortable ride.
- The suitcase's sturdy handgrip made it easy to carry.
Advanced Usage
- "To come to handgrips": This is an idiomatic expression meaning to engage in close combat or a fierce struggle, often physical.
- The two wrestlers came to handgrips in the center of the ring.
Variants and Related Words
- Grip (noun): Often used interchangeably with "handgrip" to mean the part of an object designed to be held.
- The tool has a rubber grip for better handling.
- Handle (noun): A more common synonym for the part of an object designed to be held.
- She turned the door handle.
Synonyms
- Handle: The part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled.
- Hilt: The handle of a weapon or tool, especially of a sword or dagger.
- Haft: The handle of a knife, axe, or spear.
Related Phrases
(Note: "Handgrip" itself is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. The related action is typically expressed with the verb "grip.")
Related Idioms
- "Get a grip": This idiom means to gain control of one's emotions or a situation. While it uses "grip," it relates to the concept of holding on firmly, similar to a handgrip.
- You need to get a grip and focus on the task.
Noun
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip