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handgrip Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of handgrip?

The plural of handgrip is handgrips.

Phonetic codes: HH AE1 N D G R IH1 P

What Does Handgrip Mean?

Handgrip is used as a noun meaning A handle; the portion of a handle that the hand occupies. It is also used to mean A covering (often rubber or foam) on a handle, designed to allow the user a more comfortable or more secure hold on the handle.

Handgrip in Brief

Part of speech	noun
Synonyms	hold, grip and handle
Plural	handgrips

Handgrip Definition (Noun)

A handle; the portion of a handle that the hand occupies.
The machine has some handgrips and steps built into its frame.
A covering (often rubber or foam) on a handle, designed to allow the user a more comfortable or more secure hold on the handle.
He wrapped some fabric tape around the rubber handgrips to make them less slippery.
A handshake; a way of gripping hands with another person.
They use a certain handgrip as a wordless shibboleth.
The ability to grip something with a hand.
handgrip strength
A grasp or grip.

Noun

A handle.
The ability of a person (or other animal with hands) to grip something with a hand.

Synonyms of Handgrip

hold grip handle

Handgrip synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Handgrip

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Handgrip in a Sentence

The machine has some handgrips and steps built into its frame.

He wrapped some fabric tape around the rubber handgrips to make them less slippery.

They use a certain handgrip as a wordless shibboleth.

handgrip strength

Scientists have found that handgrip strength is a surprisingly effective proxy measure for overall musculoskeletal health.

Word Forms & Grammar

handgrip (plural handgrips)

Words That Rhyme With Handgrip

hand grip backhand grip forehand grip

Origin of Handgrip

From Middle English hand grip, handegrip, from Old English handgripe (“handgrip”), from Proto-West Germanic *handugripi (“handgrip”), equivalent to hand +‎ grip. Cognate with Dutch handgreep (“handgrip, grasp”), German Handgriff (“handgrip, grasp, handle, hilt”), Danish håndgreb (“handgrip”), Swedish håndgrepp (“handgrip, handle, hilt”).

Common Questions About Handgrip

What part of speech is handgrip?

Handgrip is a noun.

What is another word for handgrip?

Words with a similar meaning to handgrip include hold, grip and handle. See the full list of handgrip synonyms and antonyms.