Meaning of grab handle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A visual cue indicating where a displayed object can be activated for resizing, etc. using the pointing device.
2. A handle that a person can hold onto for support, or to aid access.

Equivalents

Examples

“There is a grab handle on the wall by the back door.”

“Illustrated are some of the attempts to improve grab-handles, cab-doors, etc., on the various locomotives, so that they are clean in design, free from dirt-collecting ridges and crevices, and of a neat appearance.”

“The disabled toilet also incorporates the mandatory nappy-changing table. [...] There is a sturdy grab handle to steady oneself while dealing with 'junior'. Once done, the nappy table flips back very quickly.”

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