hand grip

Where fingers wrap

Hand grip refers to the way someone holds something, or the strength of that hold: He adjusted his hand grip on the racket, She has a surprisingly strong hand grip.

It also names the rubberized or textured part of a tool or handle designed for gripping: The hand grips on these handlebars need replacing.

A hand grip can be a small exercise device squeezed repeatedly to strengthen forearm muscles.

stress relief

squeeze

Firm bilateral compression

calm · comfort · therapeutic · soothing · decompression · sensory · repetitive motion · portable · desktop · foam ball

rehabilitation

therapy

Curative mental treatment

strength training · mobility · range of motion · fine motor skills · coordination · post-surgery · stroke recovery · arthritis · carpal tunnel · tendon repair

Categories
Opposites
tool anatomy

hand gripblade

Flat cutting edge

working end · shaft · head · business end · tip

grip strength/contact

hand griprelease

To let go

letting go · drop · slip · slippage · fumble

ergonomic design

hand gripsmooth surface

Plane without irregularities

slick surface

Family

handgrip, handgrips

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G