Watch that boulder.... Quintus sought safer footing, guided a man's hand to a more secure handhold.

There was a running-board below the passenger door, and the sturdy wing mirror standing out from the side of the cab would give him a secure handhold.

Grasping for a secure handhold, he found only vertical flanges; he would lose his grip as soon as the barge lurched to a cross gust.

He reached the summit, glanced around, and made a quick grab for a secure handhold.

On the bridge, anyone without a secure handhold went flailing as the ship rocked under the assault.

It was tough as canvas, and afforded the men who were to carry it a secure handhold.

Its branches had been roughly hacked away by the axemen, and the spikes that remained provided secure handholds.

Grey led the way, proceeding very carefully, finding secure handholds and footholds.

Tanar did not reply, but instead he moved off among the branches seeking sure footing and secure handholds as he went.

Satisfied that he had a secure handhold, the captain sought a place for his free foot.