the repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress

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Definition of the repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress in English English dictionary

hand wringing

Whisperings filled the corridors with unearthly sounds — the hand-wringing and breast-beating of the elder sisters — the sighs and sobs of the younger.

Hyphenation

the re·pea·ted clasp·ing or squeez·ing of the hands as a symp·tom of dis·tress