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Term: Handholding

Definition:

Handholding refers to the act of holding someone's hand, typically done to provide reassurance, guidance, or support. It can be both literal physical contact or metaphorical emotional support.

Sample Sentences:

• During the scary movie, Sarah found comfort in her boyfriend's handholding.
• As a teacher, I often engage in handholding to help my students fully understand complex concepts.
• The therapist offered handholding to the patient as they faced their fear of heights.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The act or instance of holding someone's hand.
• Verb: The act of physically or metaphorically supporting someone.

Senses and Usages:

1. Literal physical handholding:
• Sample Sentence: The couple walked hand in hand along the beach.
2. Metaphorical emotional support:
• Sample Sentence: The mentor provided handholding to the new employee during their first week.

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