fingerhold
Small edge grip
A fingerhold is a small grip or ledge just large enough to support the fingers, typically on a rock face or climbing wall: She found a fingerhold and pulled herself up.
Like foothold and handhold, it extends to any precarious initial position from which to advance: The company struggled to gain a fingerhold in the market.
Secure manual hold
- crimpPinch into folds
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- sloperFitted pattern template
- jugHandled pouring container
edge · pocket · crack · crevice · ledge · toehold · dyno · mantle
grip
Secure manual hold
jug · edge · pocket · crack · crevice · ledge · toehold · dyno · mantle · smear
grip
Secure manual hold
- graspSeize or understand
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
anchorage · stability · balance · friction · security · firmness · surefootedness · steadiness · footing · support
pinch
Squeeze with fingertips
finesse · coordination · nimbleness · deftness · touch · control · careful · exactness · sensitive · minute