noun
- a small ledge, crack, or indentation that can be gripped with the fingers, especially when climbing
Usage: climbing
Examples
- The rock climber searched for a secure fingerhold on the cliff face.
- She found a tiny fingerhold in the crack and pulled herself up.
- The climbing wall had several fingerholds marked with colored tape.
- Without a good fingerhold, he couldn’t make the next move.
- The limestone offered excellent fingerholds for experienced climbers.
- She tested each fingerhold carefully before putting her full weight on it.