handgrip
/ˈhændɡrɪp/noun
उच्चारण हैन्ड्ग्रिप
हत्था, मूठ, पकड़
Core word
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[C]
a handle for holding something, for example on a bicycle or a tool
हत्था, मूठ, पकड़
- The rubber handgrips on the bicycle had worn out.
- The tennis racquet has a soft rubber handgrip that stops it slipping in sweaty hands.
- The new handgrips on the scooter are softer and more comfortable.
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- Fit rubber handgrips to the gym bar so that it does not slide.
- He replaced the broken handgrip on his racket.
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[C, usually sing.]
a way of holding something in your hand, or the strength of this hold
हाथ की पकड़
- The old wrestler still had a powerful handgrip.
- Doctors sometimes test handgrip to judge an old patient's strength.
- Climbers need a strong handgrip to hold on to the rock.
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- A weak handgrip can be an early sign of ill health in older people.
- The coach tested each player's handgrip before the tournament.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
handgrip (countable noun)
Use handgrip for a handle or a rubber covering on a tool, bicycle or exercise device that you hold. It is a normal countable noun.
Tool, bicycle या exercise device पर पकड़ने के लिए बने handle या rubber cover के लिए 'handgrip' का प्रयोग होता है। यह एक सामान्य countable noun है।
- The handgrips on his bicycle were wrapped in red rubber.
- She bought a pair of handgrips to build strength in her fingers.
handgrip + of / on + noun
Use of or on to say which object the handgrip belongs to.
यह बताने के लिए कि handgrip किस वस्तु का है, 'of' या 'on' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The handgrip of the cricket bat had come loose.
- There is a rubber handgrip on the walking stick.
a firm / weak handgrip
Handgrip can also mean the strength with which a person holds something, and adjectives such as firm, weak or strong describe it.
'Handgrip' का अर्थ हाथ से पकड़ने की ताकत भी हो सकता है, और firm, weak या strong जैसे adjectives उसका वर्णन करते हैं।
- The doctor tested the patient's handgrip to check his recovery.
- Radhika has a surprisingly firm handgrip for a ten-year-old.
hold / grip + handgrip (verb use with the noun)
People hold, grip, squeeze or tighten a handgrip. Do not say 'catch a handgrip'.
Handgrip को hold, grip, squeeze या tighten किया जाता है। 'Catch a handgrip' नहीं कहा जाता।
- Squeeze the handgrip ten times with each hand.
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adjective + handgrip
firmrubberpaddednon-sliploose
- The padded handgrip made the long cycle ride more comfortable.
verb + handgrip
squeezetightenreplacewraprelease
- He tightened the handgrip before starting the climb.
handgrip + noun
strengthtestexercisecovertape
- A handgrip test is part of the fitness check in some physical exams.
handgrip on / of a ...
bicyclescooterracketwalking stickgym machine
- The handgrip on the scooter was worn smooth after years of use.
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- The new handgrips on my son's bicycle stop his hands from slipping.
मेरे बेटे की साइकिल के नए handgrips उसके हाथों को फिसलने से रोकते हैं।
- During the army fitness test, the candidates had to squeeze a handgrip as hard as they could.
सेना की fitness test में उम्मीदवारों को handgrip को पूरी ताकत से दबाना था।
- The old man leaned on the rubber handgrip of his stick as he crossed the road.
सड़क पार करते समय बुज़ुर्ग ने अपनी छड़ी के rubber handgrip पर सहारा लिया।
- A weak handgrip can be an early sign of poor general health.
कमज़ोर handgrip खराब सामान्य स्वास्थ्य का शुरुआती संकेत हो सकता है।
- She wrapped tape round the racket handgrip to improve her hold during the match.
मैच के दौरान पकड़ बेहतर करने के लिए उसने racket के handgrip पर tape लपेट दिया।
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✗ He held the bicycle handgrip by his hands.
✓ He held the bicycle handgrip with his hands.
Use with, not by, for the part of the body used as a tool.
शरीर के जिस अंग से कोई काम किया जाए उसके लिए 'with' आता है, 'by' नहीं।
✗ The handgrips of the bicycle is broken.
✓ The handgrips of the bicycle are broken.
A plural noun needs a plural verb, even when a singular noun comes after of.
Plural noun के साथ plural verb आती है, चाहे 'of' के बाद singular noun हो।