handholding

handholding
/hand"hohl'ding/, n.
1. the act of holding hands, esp. as a sign or token of affection.
2. constant reassurance and help, esp. as an indication of one's interest or confidence: We do a lot of handholding with our clients.
[1905-10; HAND + HOLDING]

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