hand

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Pronunciation
/hænd/
/hænd/
Noun
20 definition(s)
1 Definition

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

Example Sentences
  • Her hands are really strong.
2 Definition

That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.

3 Definition

In linear measurement:

4 Definition

A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.

5 Definition

Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.

6 Definition

An agent; a servant, or manual laborer, especially in compounds; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty; a performer more or less skillful.

Example Sentences
  • an old hand at speaking;  large farms need many farm hands
7 Definition

An instance of helping.

Example Sentences
  • Bob gave Alice a hand to move the furniture.
8 Definition

Handwriting; style of penmanship.

Example Sentences
  • a good hand
9 Definition

A person's autograph or signature.

Example Sentences
  • Given under my Hand and Seal of the State this 1st Day of January, 2010.
10 Definition

Personal possession; ownership.

11 Definition

(usually in the plural, hands) Management, domain, control.

Example Sentences
  • in safe hands;  in good hands;  He lost his job when the factory changed hands.  With the business back in the founder's hands, there is new hope for the company.  With John in charge of the project, it's in good hands.
12 Definition

That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

13 Definition

Applause.

Example Sentences
  • Give him a hand.
14 Definition

A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.

15 Definition

The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.

16 Definition

A whole rhizome of ginger.

17 Definition

The feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.

Example Sentences
  • This fabric has a smooth, soft hand.
18 Definition

Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.

19 Definition

Agency in transmission from one person to another.

Example Sentences
  • to buy at first hand (from the producer, or when new);  to buy at second hand (when no longer in the producer’s hand, or when not new);  It's not a rumor. I heard it at first hand.
20 Definition

Rate; price.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

Example Sentences
  • He handed them the letter.   She handed responsibility over to her deputy.
2 Definition

To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

Example Sentences
  • to hand a lady into a carriage
3 Definition

To manage.

4 Definition

To seize; to lay hands on.

5 Definition

To pledge by the hand; to handfast.

6 Definition

(said of a sail) To furl.

7 Definition

To cooperate.