Hand
/hænd/
Hand is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
“Her hands are really strong.”
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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.
“an old hand at speaking; large farms need many farm hands”
verb
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To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
“He handed them the letter. She handed responsibility over to her deputy.”
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To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
“to hand a lady into a carriage”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
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