handstretches

noun
UK /ˈhændˌstrɛtʃɪz/
US /ˈhændˌstrɛtʃɪz/

Handstretches are gentle moves that stretch your hands and fingers.

The teacher told us to do handstretches before we started writing.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Exercises that stretch the hands to relax them after using a keyboard or phone.

He did a few handstretches after typing all morning.

3. Warm-up movements for the hands before playing an instrument or sport.

The pianist began with slow handstretches.

4. Stretchy bands or gloves worn to stretch the hands.

The therapist gave her handstretches to wear at night.