Footing and Handhold

Footing

Footing noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
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Synonyms for Footing

Handhold and footing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handhold" instead a noun "Footing".

Nearby Words: foot, foothold, footway

Handhold

Handhold noun - The act or manner of holding.
Usage example: she tried to maintain her tight handhold on the umbrella as the wind picked up
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Synonyms for Handhold

Footing and handhold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Footing" instead a noun "Handhold".

Nearby Words: handle, hand
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