handhold
n. 握住,把柄,线索
A handhold is a small hole or hollow in something such as rock or a wall that you can put your hand in if you are trying to climb it.
I found handholds and hoisted myself along.
我找到手可以抓的地方往上爬。
1. an appendage to hold onto
He got a firm handhold on a rough jerkin.
他一把抓住了那人的短上衣.
The climber scrabble about widely for a handhold.
爬山人四处摸着搭手之处.