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hand-held

/ˈhændˌhɛld/

handholdverb

hand-held

Past Simple

handheld

Past Simple

handheld

Past Participle

handholding

Gerund

/ˈhændˌhəʊld/

/ˈhændˌhoʊld/

Translations

держать за руку

He would handhold her during the scary parts of the movie.

Он держал её за руку во время страшных моментов фильма.

Definitions

To guide or support someone through a process or task, often in a way that is overly attentive or protective.

The manager had to handhold the new employee through the onboarding process to ensure everything was done correctly.

To hold (someone) by the hand so as to steady, lead, or comfort them.

The father handheld his toddler while they crossed the busy street.

Synonyms

handholdnoun

Definitions

A part of an object or structure that is designed to be grasped by the hand for support or stability.

The climber reached for the handhold to steady himself on the steep rock face.

A means of support or assistance in a difficult situation.

In the midst of the crisis, her friend's advice served as a crucial handhold.