hold hands

hold hands
phrasal
: to go hand in hand especially as an expression of affection

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hold hands see under ↑hold1
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Main Entry: ↑hand
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hold hands
1. (of two people) to be hand in hand or clasping both of each other's hands
2. (of several people) each to clasp the hand of the person on either side, thus forming a line, circle, etc
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Main Entry: ↑hold

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hold hands hold someone’s hand phrase
to put your hand around someone else’s hand

She was holding hands with Mike.

They all held hands and prayed.

Hold my hand while we cross the road.

Thesaurus: expressing affection physicallysynonym changes in colour that show how you are feelinghyponym
Main entry: hold

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(of two or more people) clasp each other by the hand, typically as a sign of affection

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hold hands (or hold someone's hand)
1 : to hold a person's hand in one of your hands for a period of time

two people holding hands

He held hands with his daughter.

He held her hand as they walked.

2 : to guide someone through a process by carefully explaining each step

I don't need you to hold my hand.

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Main Entry: ↑hand
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hold hands (or hold someone's hand) — see ↑hand, 1
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Main Entry: ↑hold

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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