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to shift (something) from one hand to the other
to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on)
to exchange (what one is holding for something else)
彼は傘を左手に持ち替えた。
He shifted the umbrella to his left hand.
子供は重い鞄を何度も持ち替えている。
The child keeps shifting the heavy bag between his hands.
料理人は熱い鍋を素早く布巾で持ち替える。
The cook quickly shifts the hot pot using a cloth.