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handhold

The correct spelling is handhold.

How to pronounce handhold

verb

Say it like: Han-dho-ld

The correct spelling is handhold. To hold in the hand. For example: "You can hand-hold many professional cameras, but using a tripod may be a better idea."

Usage Examples

You can hand-hold many professional cameras, but using a tripod may be a better idea.

I'm sick of having to hand-hold every new person we hire. Why can't we train them first?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hold in the hand.
  2. 2.To watch or attend unnecessarily closely (as if holding a child's hand to lead it along).

noun

  1. 1.A projection that one may hold onto for support

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