hand straps
Overhead passenger holds
Hand straps are loops or handles mounted in vehicles—buses, subways, trains—for standing passengers to grip for balance.
They hang from overhead rails or poles, allowing riders to steady themselves during stops and starts: She grabbed the hand strap as the train lurched forward.
Also found on cameras, bags, and other portable equipment to secure items to the wrist.
- loopsSelf-crossing curved shapes
- holdMaintain in grasp
- graspSeize or understand
- hanging onContinuing despite difficulty
- public transportShared passenger services
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