hand-holds
Ledges for fingers
Hand-holds are things to grip for support or stability—projections, handles, or indentations that let you steady yourself: The rock face offered few hand-holds.
Figuratively, hand-holds are points of guidance or reassurance that help someone through difficulty: The instructor provided hand-holds for navigating the complex material.
Also spelled as one word.
Secure manual hold
Wall-mounted steadying handle
- railingHorizontal safety bar
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- railHorizontal support bar
- bannisterStaircase railing system
stanchion · handrail · balustrade · guardrail · steadying · balance · stability · accessibility
To uphold or sustain
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- directionWay something faces
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
coaching · tutoring · walkthrough · instruction · step-by-step · training · onboarding · orientation
grip
Secure manual hold
sloper · pinch · ledge · crack · edge · pocket · dyno · beta · route · wall
grab bar
Wall-mounted steadying handle
bannister · stanchion · handrail · balustrade · guardrail · steadying · balance · stability · accessibility
support
To uphold or sustain
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- directionWay something faces
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
scaffolding · coaching · tutoring · walkthrough · instruction · step-by-step · training · onboarding · orientation · supervision
hand-holdsfootholds
Secure places for feet
toe-holds · toeholds · footing · stepping stones · rungs
hand-holdssink or swim
Succeed alone or fail
trial by fire · deep end · baptism by fire · independence · self-reliance
hand, hold, hands, holds, held, holding, holdings, handheld, handful