handgrip
handgrip Lexical Profile
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• noun
A handle or contoured surface on a tool, vehicle, or piece of equipment designed to be held firmly with the hand.
"The cyclist replaced the worn rubber handgrips on his handlebars before the race."
A grasp or clasp with the hand, or the manner and strength with which someone holds something.
"Physical therapists often measure a patient's handgrip strength to evaluate overall upper-body recovery."
A portable, spring-loaded exercise device squeezed repeatedly in the palm to strengthen the fingers, wrist, and forearm.
"He kept a resistance handgrip at his desk to strengthen his forearms during breaks."
Word Origin & Etymology
Dating back to Old English as 'handgripe', the word is a native Germanic compound formed from 'hand' and 'gripe' (meaning 'clutch' or 'grasp').
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