hold hands
Grip each other's palms
To hold hands is to clasp another person's hand, typically as an expression of affection, comfort, or solidarity.
Romantic partners hold hands while walking; children hold hands with parents for safety; protesters hold hands to form human chains.
They held hands through the whole movie.
The gesture signals connection—emotional, protective, or political.
- flirtPlayfully attract attention
- first dateInitial romantic meeting
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- claspSecuring device that clicks
interlocking · intertwine · intimacy · reassurance · warmth · caress · pinky promise · solidarity · grasp · gaze · kindergarten · affection · comfort · trust · fingers · linked arms · lovers · young love
- weddingwedding, wedding ring, marry, wedding ceremony, wedding rings
- touchestouch, pat, tap, rub, stroke
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- joiningjoin, attach, fasten, connect, bind
- love expressionsI love you, my love, sweetheart, darling, dear
- affectionhug, kiss, care, cuddle, caress