wrist straps

Securing loops worn

Wrist straps are loops worn around the wrist to secure equipment or prevent drops.

In weightlifting, they wrap around barbells to reinforce grip during heavy lifts.

Camera wrist straps keep the device attached while shooting.

Anti-static wrist straps ground electronics workers to prevent damaging sensitive components: Make sure you're wearing your wrist strap before handling the motherboard.

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Opposites
grip security method

wrist strapsbare hands

Ungloved, unequipped extremities

strapless · firm grip · handheld · freehanded

body attachment point

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Loops bearing load overhead

holsters · lanyards · ankle straps

constraint vs. freedom

wrist strapsloose grip

Insecure hold on something

unrestrained · untethered · unsecured · detached

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G