Definition of handgripnext
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as in handle
a part by which an implement is held the vegetable peeler has a no-slip handgrip

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as in grip
the act or manner of holding the tube TV was so bulky that it was difficult for the movers to get a solid handgrip on it

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Recent Examples of handgrip There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters). Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 This finding is consistent with previous research indicating that handgrip strength could be a good indicator of overall strength and performance in daily life. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026 There's also a new handgrip that turns the Ace Pro into something more like a point-and-shoot camera. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 15 Nov. 2025 Isometric exercise involves contracting your muscles without moving your joints, such as planks, wall sits, or squeezing a handgrip. Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2025 While the control groups saw no change in NCV, both young and older participants who performed the handgrip program showed faster nerve conduction speeds. Peter Mason, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handgrip
Noun
  • Palstave axes were designed with a side loop to be securely attached to a wooden handle.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • Close the doors and wipe down the handles with the wipe.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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  • This weekend is an opportunity for Barcelona to even out the series and tighten their grip as a generational dynasty, or for OL Lyonnes, who’ve not lifted a Champions League trophy in four years, to reassert themselves as European legends.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The dual-class share structure ensures that going public will not meaningfully dilute Musk’s grip on the company.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026

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“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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