A handle or grip designed to be held in the hand, such as on a tool, weapon, or fitness equipment; also, the strength or manner of holding with the hand.
Compound of 'hand' and 'grip' (Middle English 'gripen,' from Old Norse 'gripa'). The word evolved to describe both the physical object designed for hand-holding and the action of gripping itself.
Handgrip strength is a surprisingly accurate predictor of overall health and longevity—researchers found that people with weaker handgrips tend to have shorter lifespans, and hand strength correlates with muscle mass and physical fitness across age groups.
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