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hand noun uses and phrases

(hænd)

Word forms: plural hands

1. countable noun

Your hands are the parts of your body at the end of your arms. Each hand has four fingers anda thumb.

I put my hand into my pocket and pulled out the letter.

Sylvia, camera in hand, asked, 'Where do we go first?'

Synonyms: palm, fist, paw [informal], mitt [slang] More Synonyms of hand

2. singular noun [with poss]

The hand of someone or something is their influence in an event or situation.

The hand of the military authorities can be seen in the entire electoral process.

3. plural noun [usually in NOUN]

If you say that something is in a particular person's hands, you mean that they are looking after it, own it, or are responsible for it.

I feel that possibly the majority of these dogs are in the wrong hands.

He is leaving his north London business in the hands of a colleague. [+ of]

We're in safe hands.

The Government is openly encouraging the transfer of one of our greatest public buildingsinto private hands.

4. singular noun

If you ask someone for a hand with something, you are asking them to help you in what you are doing.

I could see you'd want a hand with the children.

Come and give me a hand in the garden.

We gave him a hand bringing it back.

Synonyms: assistance, help, aid, support More Synonyms of hand

5. countable noun

A hand is someone, usually a man, who does hard physical work, for example in a factory or on a farm, as part of a group of people who all do similar work.

He now works as a farm hand.

He met mill hands, miners and farm labourers.

Synonyms: worker, employee, labourer, workman More Synonyms of hand

6. singular noun

If someone asks an audience to give someone a hand, they are asking the audience to clap loudly, usually before or after that person performs.

Let's give 'em a big hand.

Synonyms: round of applause, clap, ovation, big hand More Synonyms of hand

7. countable noun [usually singular]

If you ask for someone's hand in marriage, you ask them to marry you or you ask their parents for permission to marry them.

[old-fashioned]

He came to ask Usha's father for her hand in marriage. [+ in]

8. countable noun

In a game of cards, your hand is the set of cards that you are holding in your hand at a particular time or thecards that are dealt to you at the beginning of the game.

He carefully inspected his hand.

9. countable noun

A hand is a measurement of four inches, which is used for measuring the height of a horsefrom its front feet to its shoulders.

I had a very good 14.2 hands pony, called Brandy.

10. countable noun

The hands of a clock or watch are the thin pieces of metal or plastic that indicate what time it is.

11. singular noun [usually poss NOUN]

Your hand is the style in which you write with a pen or pencil.

[literary]

The manuscripts were written in the composer's own hand.

Synonyms: writing, script, handwriting, calligraphy More Synonyms of hand

12.

See at hand

13.

See at the hands of

14.

See by hand

15.

See to change hands

16.

See eat out of sb's hand

17.

See hand and foot

18.

See to force someone's hand

19.

See to have your hands full

20.

See to give someone a free hand

21.

See hand over fist

22.

See get one's hands on sth

23.

See hand in glove

24.

See hand in hand

25.

See hand in hand

26.

See have a hand in sth

27.

See a heavy hand

28.

See hold hands

29.

See hold sb's hand

30.

See in hand

31.

See in hand

32.

See in hand

33.

See in hand

34.

See to keep your hand in

35.

See be on one's hands and knees

36.

See to lend a hand

37.

See keep one's hands off sth/take one's hands off sth

38.

See off hand

39.

See on one's hands/off one's hands

40.

See on hand

41.

See on the one hand

42.

See on the other hand

43.

See out of hand

44.

See out of hand

45.

See to play into someone's hands

46.

See show one's hand

47.

See take sb/sth in hand

48.

See throw up one's hands

49.

See your hands are tied

50.

See to hand

51.

See to try your hand

52.

See turn one's hand to sth

53.

See to wash your hands of something

54.

See to win hands down

55. See also hand-to-mouth

56. with one's bare hands

57. to overplay one's hand

58. to shake someone's hand

59. to shake hands

More Synonyms of hand

hand verb uses

(hænd)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense hands, present participle handing, past tense, past participle handed

1. verb

If you hand something to someone, you pass it to them.

He handed me a little rectangle of white paper. [VERB noun noun]

He took a thick envelope from an inside pocket and handed it to me. [VERB noun + to]

Synonyms: give, pass, hand over, present to More Synonyms of hand

See to have to hand it to sb

Phrasal verbs:

See hand around

See hand back

See hand down

See hand in

See hand on

See hand out

See hand over

See hand round

hand-

(hænd-)

combining form [COMB -ed]

Hand- combines with past participles to indicate that something has been made by someone using their handsor using tools rather than by machines.

...handcrafted jewelry.

...handbuilt cars.

hand in British English

(hænd)

noun

the prehensile part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of a thumb, four fingers, and a palm

the bones of this part

▶ Related adjective: manual

the corresponding or similar part in animals

something resembling this in shape or function

the cards dealt to one or all players in one round of a card game

a player holding such cards

one round of a card game

agency or influence

the hand of God

a part in something done

he had a hand in the victory

assistance

to give someone a hand with his work

a pointer on a dial, indicator, or gauge, esp on a clock

the minute hand

acceptance or pledge of partnership, as in marriage

he asked for her hand

he gave me his hand on the merger

10.

a position or direction indicated by its location to the side of an object or the observer

on the right hand

on every hand

11.

a contrastive aspect, condition, etc (in the phrases on the one hand, on the other hand)

12.

(preceded by an ordinal number) source or origin

a story heard at third hand

13.

a person, esp one who creates something

a good hand at painting

14.

a labourer or manual worker

we've just taken on a new hand at the farm

15.

a member of a ship's crew

all hands on deck

16. printing another name for index (sense 9)

17.

a person's handwriting

the letter was in his own hand

18.

a round of applause

give him a hand

19.

ability or skill

a hand for woodwork

20.

a manner or characteristic way of doing something

the hand of a master

21.

a unit of length measurement equalling four inches, used for measuring the height of horses, usually from the front hoof to the withers

22.

a cluster or bundle, esp of bananas

23.

a shoulder of pork

24.

one of the two possible mirror-image forms of an asymmetric object, such as the direction of the helix in a screw thread

25. a free hand

26. a hand's turn

27. a heavy hand

28. a high hand

29. at hand

30. at someone's hand

31. by hand

32. come to hand

33. force someone's hand

34. from hand to hand

35. from hand to mouth

36. hand and foot

37. hand in glove

38. hand in hand

39. hand over fist

40. hold one's hand

41. hold someone's hand

42. in hand

43. keep one's hand in

44. lend a hand

45. on hand

46. out of hand

47. set one's hand to

48. show one's hand

49. take in hand

50. throw one's hand in

51. to hand

52. try one's hand

53. (modifier)

of or involving the hand

a hand grenade

made to be carried in or worn on the hand

hand luggage

operated by hand

a hand drill

54. (in combination)

made by hand rather than by a machine

hand-sewn

verb (transitive)

55.

to transmit or offer by the hand or hands

56.

to help or lead with the hand

57. nautical

to furl (a sail)

58. hand it to someone

Derived forms

handless (ˈhandless)

adjective

handlike (ˈhandˌlike)

adjective

Word origin

Old English hand; related to Old Norse hönd, Gothic handus, Old High German hant

HAND in British English

messaging & social media

abbreviation for

have a nice day

Hand in American English

(hænd)

ˈ(Billings) Learned (ˈlɜrnɪd) 1872-1961; U.S. jurist

hand in American English

(hænd)

noun

the part of the human body attached to the end of the forearm, including the wrist, palm, fingers, and thumb

a corresponding part in some animals

; specif.,

any of the four feet in apes, monkeys, etc., used like human hands for grasping and gripping

the end part of the forelimb in many of the higher vertebrates

the pincerlike claw of a crustacean

a side, direction, or position indicated by one hand or the other

at one's right hand

2. denoting some function or activity of the hand

the hand as an instrument for making or producing

the hand as a symbol of its grasping or gripping function

; specif.,

a. [pl.]

possession

the documents now in his hands

control; power; authority

to strengthen one's hand

c. [pl.]

care; charge; supervision

in the hands of one's lawyer

agency; influence

to see someone's hand in a matter

an active part; share

take a hand in the work

the hand as a symbol of promise

; specif.,

a clasp or handshake as a pledge of agreement, friendship, etc.

a promise to marry

he asked for her hand

3. denoting the manner in which the hand is used

skill; ability; dexterity

the work that shows a master's hand

manner of doing something

to play the piano with a light hand

4. denoting something produced by the hand

handwriting

a signature

a clapping of hands; applause

to receive a big hand for one's performance

assistance; aid; help

to lend a hand

5. denoting a person as producing or transmitting with the hands

a person whose chief work is done with the hands, esp., one of a staff or crew, as a sailor or farm laborer

a person regarded as having some special skill or characteristic

quite a hand at sewing

a person (or, sometimes, thing) from or through which something comes; source [essays by several hands]

often used with an ordinal number see also (at) first hand, (at) second hand

6. denoting something like a hand

a conventional drawing of a hand () used on signposts, etc.

an indicator; pointer

the hands of a clock

the breadth of the human palm, used as a unit of measurement, esp. for the height of horses:now usually taken to be 4 inches

d. Business

a banana cluster

7. denoting something held in the hand

a. Cards

the cards held by a player at any one time

the conventional number of cards dealt to each player

a player

a round of play

b. US

a small tied bundle, esp. of tobacco leaves

the way cloth held in the hand feels

adjective

of or for the hand or hands

made by hand

10.

controlled by hand; manual

verb transitive

11.

to pass or give with or as with the hand; transfer; transmit; deliver

12. US

to give; provide with

it handed them a laugh

13.

to help, conduct, steady, etc. by means of the hand

to hand a lady into her car

14. Nautical

to furl (a sail)

Idioms:

(at) first hand

at hand

(at) second hand

at the hand of

by hand

change hands

eat out of someone's hand

force someone's hand

from hand to hand

from hand to mouth

hand and foot

hand down

hand in

hand in glove

hand in hand

hand it to

hand off

hand on

hand out

hand over

hand over fist

hands down

hands off!

hands up!

hand to hand

hand up

have one's hands full

hold hands

in hand

join hands

keep one's hand in

lay hands on

not lift a hand

off one's hands

on every hand

on hand

on one's hands

on the one hand

on the other hand

out of hand

show one's hand

take in hand

throw up one's hands

to hand

turn (or put) one's hand to

wash one's hands of

with a heavy hand

with a high hand

with clean hands

Word origin

ME < OE, akin to Goth handus < base of -hinthan, to seize (hence, basic sense “grasper”) < ? IE base *kent-, ? to seize

hand- in American English

(hænd)

of, with, by, or for a hand or hands

handclasp, handcuff

More idioms containing
hand

go hat in hand to someone

you have to hand it to someone

work hand in hand

turn your hand to something

try your hand at something

throw in your hand

take someone or something in hand

a steady hand on the tiller

someone or something gets out of hand

someone can do something with one hand tied behind their back

show your hand

the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing

reject something out of hand

overplay your hand

an old hand

live from hand to mouth

lend a hand

know something like the back of your hand

hold someone's hand

a heavy hand

have your hand in the till

have the upper hand

have to do something with one hand tied behind your back

have someone in the palm of your hand

have someone eating out of your hand

have a hand in something

have a free hand

go hand in hand

give with one hand and take away with the other

give someone a big hand

force someone's hand

do something to keep your hand in

the dead hand of someone or something

bite the hand that feeds you

be waited on hand and foot

be hand in glove with someone or something

be bound hand and foot by something

someone can count something on the fingers of one hand

a dab hand at something

be caught with your hand in the cookie jar

cap in hand

a bird in the hand

the ace in your hand

hand someone something on a silver platter

have the whip hand

make money hand over fist

Examples of 'hand' in a sentence
hand

And for the next few hours you hand over your body.He took hold of my hand and we went up to his room.There are no plans to sell the business or hand a chunk to investors.Do you offer an open hand when begging?You can see it but your hand is too big to fit in the hole.The money was handed back after a national outcry.What the central banks can do is keep a steady hand.Luckily, there are a multitude of books on hand that can help.Hand back the price of the ticket in full.He hit his huge forehead with the heel of one hand.

Quotations

One hand washes the other

Many hands make light work

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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In other languages
hand

British English: hand /hænd/ NOUN

Your hands are the parts of your body that are at the ends of your arms, and that you use to hold things. A hand has four fingers and a thumb.

I put my hand in my pocket and took out the letter.

American English: hand
Arabic: يَد
Brazilian Portuguese: mão
Chinese: 手
Croatian: ruka
Czech: ruka
Danish: hånd
Dutch: hand
European Spanish: mano
Finnish: käsi
French: main
German: Hand
Greek: χέρι παλάμη
Italian: mano
Japanese: 手
Korean: 손
Norwegian: hånd
Polish: ręka
European Portuguese: mão
Romanian: mână
Russian: ладонь
Latin American Spanish: mano
Swedish: hand
Thai: มือ
Turkish: el
Ukrainian: рука
Vietnamese: bàn tay

British English: hand /hænd/ VERB

If you hand something to someone, you pass it to them.

He handed me a little bit of paper.

American English: hand
Arabic: يُعْطِي
Brazilian Portuguese: entregar
Chinese: 交给
Croatian: predati
Czech: podat
Danish: overrække
Dutch: overhandigen
European Spanish: entregar pasar
Finnish: ojentaa
French: donner
German: geben
Greek: δίνω
Italian: passare
Japanese: 手渡す
Korean: 건네 주다
Norwegian: gi
Polish: wręczyć
European Portuguese: entregar
Romanian: a înmâna
Russian: давать
Latin American Spanish: entregar
Swedish: räcka
Thai: ส่งให้
Turkish: vermek
Ukrainian: вручати
Vietnamese: trao tay

All related terms of 'hand'

Chinese translation of 'hand'

hand

(hænd)

n

(c) (Anat) 手 (shǒu) (只, zhī)
(c) [of clock] 指针(針) (zhǐzhēn) (个(個), gè)
(c) (= worker) 工人 (gōngrén) (名, míng)
(u) (liter, = handwriting) 手迹(跡) (shǒujì)
⇒ The manuscripts were written in Bach's own hand. 这些手稿是巴赫本人的手迹。 (Zhèxiē shǒugǎo shì Bāhè běnrén de shǒujì.)
(c) [of cards] 一手牌 (yīshǒu pái)
(c) (= measurement) 一手之宽(寬) (yīshǒu zhī kuān)

vt

(= pass, give) 递(遞) (dì)
⇒ He handed me a piece of paper. 他递给我一张纸。 (Tā dì gěi wǒ yī zhāng zhǐ.)
to do sth by hand 手工制(製)作 (shǒugōng zhìzuò)
"hands off!" "别(別)碰！" ("biépèng!")
in sb's hands 在某人照管下 (zài mǒurén zhàoguǎn xià)
to be in safe hands/the wrong hands 在可靠/不可靠的人手中 (zài kěkào/bù kěkào de rén shǒu zhōng)
to get or lay one's hands on sth (inf) 找到某物 (zhǎodào mǒuwù)
to join hands 手拉手 (shǒu lā shǒu)
hand in hand (= holding hands) 手拉手 (shǒu lā shǒu)
to go hand in hand (with sth) (和某事)密切关(關)联(聯)地 ((hé mǒushì) mìqiè guānlián de)
to have one's hands full (with sth) 手头(頭)忙于(於)(某事) (shǒutóu mángyú (mǒushì))
to give or lend sb a hand (with sth) 帮(幫)某人(做某事) (bāng mǒurén (zuò mǒushì))
to have a hand in sth 参(參)与(與)某事 (cānyù mǒushì)
to be (near or close) at hand 在附近 (zài fùjìn)
Hughes finished with 15 seconds in hand (Brit) 休斯完成时(時)还(還)剩下15秒 (Xiūsī wánchéng shí hái shèngxià shíwǔ miǎo)
the job in hand 手头(頭)的工作 (shǒutóu de gōngzuò)
we have the matter in hand 我们(們)控制了局势(勢) (wǒmen kòngzhìle júshì)
to be on hand [person, services etc] 在近处(處) (zài jìnchù)
to reject/dismiss sth out of hand 不假思索地拒绝(絕)/抛(拋)弃(棄)某事 (bù jiǎ sīsuǒ de jùjué/pāoqì mǒushì)
to have sth to hand [information etc] 手头(頭)有某物 (shǒutóu yǒu mǒuwù)
on the one hand ... , on the other hand ... 一方面 ... ，另一方面 ... (yī fāngmiàn ... , lìng yī fāngmiàn ... )

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All related terms of 'hand'

1 (noun) in the sense of palm

Definition

the part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of a thumb, four fingers, and a palm

I put my hand into my pocket.

Synonyms

palm

I wiped my sweaty palm.

fist

paw (informal)

He shook her hand with his big paw.

mitt (slang)

hook

meathook (slang)

H& (textmessaging)

2 (noun) in the sense of influence

Definition

a part in some activity

Did you have a hand in his downfall?

Synonyms

influence

As we grew older, I had less influence and couldn't control him.

part

He felt a sense of relief now that his part in this business was over.

I have had more than my share of adventures.

agency (old-fashioned)

a negotiated settlement through the agency of the UN

direction

participation

3 (noun) in the sense of assistance

Definition

assistance

Come and give me a hand in the garden.

Synonyms

assistance

He's been operating the shop with the assistance of volunteers.

help

Thanks very much for your help.

aid

He was forced to turn to his former enemy for aid.

support

a proposal to cut agricultural support

helping hand

4 (noun) in the sense of worker

Definition

a manual worker

He now works as a farm hand.

Synonyms

worker

Wages have been frozen and workers laid off.

employee

Many of the company's employees are women.

labourer

Her husband had been a farm labourer.

workman

The workmen were building a fence around the area.

operative

In an automated car plant there is not a human operative to be seen.

or woman or person">craftsman or woman or person

The table in the kitchen was made by a local craftsman.

artisan

They have been restored by a stonemason and artisan.

artificer

hired man

hireling

5 (noun) in the sense of round of applause

Definition

a round of applause

Let's give 'em a big hand.

Synonyms

round of applause

clap

ovation

I was pleasantly surprised by the ovation I received.

big hand

6 (noun) in the sense of writing

Definition

a person's style of writing

written in the composer's own hand

Synonyms

writing

It's a little difficult to read your writing.

script

She wrote the letter in an elegant script.

handwriting

The address was in Anna's handwriting.

calligraphy

longhand

penmanship

chirography

(plural noun) in the sense of control

He is leaving his business in the hands of a colleague.

Synonyms

control

charge

care

keeping

power

authority

command

possession

custody

disposal

supervision

guardianship

1 (verb) in the sense of give

Definition

to pass or give by the hand or hands

She handed me a little rectangle of white paper.

Synonyms

give

Could you give me that pencil, please?

pass

I passed the books to the librarian.

hand over

present to

deliver

He will deliver a speech about schools.

2 (verb) in the sense of help

He handed her into his old Alfa Romeo sports car.

Synonyms

help

Martin helped Tanya over the rail.

guide

She took the bewildered man by the arm and guided him out.

conduct

He asked if he might conduct us to the ball.

lead

He led him into the house.

aid

a software system to aid managers in decision-making

assist

a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins

convey

They borrowed our boats to convey themselves across the river.

phrases

See at hand

See at or on hand

idioms

See at the hands of someone

See by hand

See hand in glove

See hand over fist

Phrasal verbs

See hand something around or round

See hand something back

See hand something down

See hand something on

See hand something out

See hand something or someone in

See hand something or someone over

See hands down

See in hand

See lay hands on someone

See lay hands on something

See lend a hand

See try your hand

related words

technical name manus

related adjective manual

figurative note

The primary meaning of hand is the part of the body at the end of the arm. Other meanings of hand make reference to its shape, position, and function, especially its use in touching and moving objects in the physical world. The size of a hand is still used as a unit of measurement in horses. The appearance of a hand is reflected in a hand of bananas and pointing clock hands. The use of a hand for holding objects can be seen in a hand of cards and its ability to clap in the phrase give a (warm) hand to. Handwriting can be referred to simply as a hand, e.g. written in his own hand. Workers are referred to as hands, where the most pertinent part of their body represents the whole, likewise in the phrase all hands on deck. The multiple roles of a hand have led to transferred senses of: agency - have a hand in, assistance - lend/give a hand to, and control - in hand. Various gestures of giving are expressed by the phrasal verbs hand over, hand out, hand on, and hand in.

proverbs

One hand washes the otherMany hands make light workA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Additional synonyms

in the sense of agency

Definition

action or power by which something happens

a negotiated settlement through the agency of the UN

Synonyms

medium,

work,

means,

force,

power,

action,

operation,

activity,

influence,

vehicle,

instrument,

intervention,

mechanism,

efficiency,

mediation,

auspices,

intercession,

instrumentality

in the sense of aid

Definition

money, equipment, or services provided for people in need

He was forced to turn to his former enemy for aid.

Synonyms

help,

backing,

support,

benefit,

favour,

relief,

promotion,

assistance,

encouragement,

helping hand,

succour

in the sense of aid

Definition

to help financially or in other ways

a software system to aid managers in decision-making

Synonyms

help,

second,

support,

serve,

sustain,

assist,

relieve,

avail,

subsidize,

abet,

succour,

be of service to,

lend a hand to,

give a leg up to (informal)

Synonyms of 'hand'

hand

Explore 'hand' in the dictionary

单词	hand
释义	Trends of hand View usage for: hand noun uses and phrases (hænd) Word forms: plural hands 1. countable noun Your hands are the parts of your body at the end of your arms. Each hand has four fingers anda thumb. I put my hand into my pocket and pulled out the letter. Sylvia, camera in hand, asked, 'Where do we go first?' Synonyms: palm, fist, paw [informal], mitt [slang] More Synonyms of hand 2. singular noun [with poss] The hand of someone or something is their influence in an event or situation. The hand of the military authorities can be seen in the entire electoral process. 3. plural noun [usually in NOUN] If you say that something is in a particular person's hands, you mean that they are looking after it, own it, or are responsible for it. I feel that possibly the majority of these dogs are in the wrong hands. He is leaving his north London business in the hands of a colleague. [+ of] We're in safe hands. The Government is openly encouraging the transfer of one of our greatest public buildingsinto private hands. 4. singular noun If you ask someone for a hand with something, you are asking them to help you in what you are doing. I could see you'd want a hand with the children. Come and give me a hand in the garden. We gave him a hand bringing it back. Synonyms: assistance, help, aid, support More Synonyms of hand 5. countable noun A hand is someone, usually a man, who does hard physical work, for example in a factory or on a farm, as part of a group of people who all do similar work. He now works as a farm hand. He met mill hands, miners and farm labourers. Synonyms: worker, employee, labourer, workman More Synonyms of hand 6. singular noun If someone asks an audience to give someone a hand, they are asking the audience to clap loudly, usually before or after that person performs. Let's give 'em a big hand. Synonyms: round of applause, clap, ovation, big hand More Synonyms of hand 7. countable noun [usually singular] If you ask for someone's hand in marriage, you ask them to marry you or you ask their parents for permission to marry them. [old-fashioned] He came to ask Usha's father for her hand in marriage. [+ in] 8. countable noun In a game of cards, your hand is the set of cards that you are holding in your hand at a particular time or thecards that are dealt to you at the beginning of the game. He carefully inspected his hand. 9. countable noun A hand is a measurement of four inches, which is used for measuring the height of a horsefrom its front feet to its shoulders. I had a very good 14.2 hands pony, called Brandy. 10. countable noun The hands of a clock or watch are the thin pieces of metal or plastic that indicate what time it is. 11. singular noun [usually poss NOUN] Your hand is the style in which you write with a pen or pencil. [literary] The manuscripts were written in the composer's own hand. Synonyms: writing, script, handwriting, calligraphy More Synonyms of hand 12. See at hand 13. See at the hands of 14. See by hand 15. See to change hands 16. See eat out of sb's hand 17. See hand and foot 18. See to force someone's hand 19. See to have your hands full 20. See to give someone a free hand 21. See hand over fist 22. See get one's hands on sth 23. See hand in glove 24. See hand in hand 25. See hand in hand 26. See have a hand in sth 27. See a heavy hand 28. See hold hands 29. See hold sb's hand 30. See in hand 31. See in hand 32. See in hand 33. See in hand 34. See to keep your hand in 35. See be on one's hands and knees 36. See to lend a hand 37. See keep one's hands off sth/take one's hands off sth 38. See off hand 39. See on one's hands/off one's hands 40. See on hand 41. See on the one hand 42. See on the other hand 43. See out of hand 44. See out of hand 45. See to play into someone's hands 46. See show one's hand 47. See take sb/sth in hand 48. See throw up one's hands 49. See your hands are tied 50. See to hand 51. See to try your hand 52. See turn one's hand to sth 53. See to wash your hands of something 54. See to win hands down 55. See also hand-to-mouth 56. with one's bare hands 57. to overplay one's hand 58. to shake someone's hand 59. to shake hands More Synonyms of hand hand verb uses (hænd) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense hands, present participle handing, past tense, past participle handed 1. verb If you hand something to someone, you pass it to them. He handed me a little rectangle of white paper. [VERB noun noun] He took a thick envelope from an inside pocket and handed it to me. [VERB noun + to] Synonyms: give, pass, hand over, present to More Synonyms of hand 2. See to have to hand it to sb Phrasal verbs: See hand around See hand back See hand down See hand in See hand on See hand out See hand over See hand round hand- (hænd-) combining form [COMB -ed] Hand- combines with past participles to indicate that something has been made by someone using their handsor using tools rather than by machines. ...handcrafted jewelry. ...handbuilt cars. hand in British English (hænd) noun 1. a. the prehensile part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of a thumb, four fingers, and a palm b. the bones of this part ▶ Related adjective: manual 2. the corresponding or similar part in animals 3. something resembling this in shape or function 4. a. the cards dealt to one or all players in one round of a card game b. a player holding such cards c. one round of a card game 5. agency or influence the hand of God 6. a part in something done he had a hand in the victory 7. assistance to give someone a hand with his work 8. a pointer on a dial, indicator, or gauge, esp on a clock the minute hand 9. acceptance or pledge of partnership, as in marriage he asked for her hand he gave me his hand on the merger 10. a position or direction indicated by its location to the side of an object or the observer on the right hand on every hand 11. a contrastive aspect, condition, etc (in the phrases on the one hand, on the other hand) 12. (preceded by an ordinal number) source or origin a story heard at third hand 13. a person, esp one who creates something a good hand at painting 14. a labourer or manual worker we've just taken on a new hand at the farm 15. a member of a ship's crew all hands on deck 16. printing another name for index (sense 9) 17. a person's handwriting the letter was in his own hand 18. a round of applause give him a hand 19. ability or skill a hand for woodwork 20. a manner or characteristic way of doing something the hand of a master 21. a unit of length measurement equalling four inches, used for measuring the height of horses, usually from the front hoof to the withers 22. a cluster or bundle, esp of bananas 23. a shoulder of pork 24. one of the two possible mirror-image forms of an asymmetric object, such as the direction of the helix in a screw thread 25. a free hand 26. a hand's turn 27. a heavy hand 28. a high hand 29. at hand 30. at someone's hand 31. by hand 32. come to hand 33. force someone's hand 34. from hand to hand 35. from hand to mouth 36. hand and foot 37. hand in glove 38. hand in hand 39. hand over fist 40. hold one's hand 41. hold someone's hand 42. in hand 43. keep one's hand in 44. lend a hand 45. on hand 46. out of hand 47. set one's hand to 48. show one's hand 49. take in hand 50. throw one's hand in 51. to hand 52. try one's hand 53. (modifier) a. of or involving the hand a hand grenade b. made to be carried in or worn on the hand hand luggage c. operated by hand a hand drill 54. (in combination) made by hand rather than by a machine hand-sewn verb (transitive) 55. to transmit or offer by the hand or hands 56. to help or lead with the hand 57. nautical to furl (a sail) 58. hand it to someone Derived forms handless (ˈhandless) adjective handlike (ˈhandˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English hand; related to Old Norse hönd, Gothic handus, Old High German hant HAND in British English messaging & social media abbreviation for have a nice day Hand in American English (hænd) ˈ(Billings) Learned (ˈlɜrnɪd) 1872-1961; U.S. jurist hand in American English (hænd) noun 1. a. the part of the human body attached to the end of the forearm, including the wrist, palm, fingers, and thumb b. a corresponding part in some animals ; specif., a. any of the four feet in apes, monkeys, etc., used like human hands for grasping and gripping b. the end part of the forelimb in many of the higher vertebrates c. the pincerlike claw of a crustacean c. a side, direction, or position indicated by one hand or the other at one's right hand 2. denoting some function or activity of the hand a. the hand as an instrument for making or producing b. the hand as a symbol of its grasping or gripping function ; specif., a. [pl.] possession the documents now in his hands b. control; power; authority to strengthen one's hand c. [pl.] care; charge; supervision in the hands of one's lawyer d. agency; influence to see someone's hand in a matter e. an active part; share take a hand in the work c. the hand as a symbol of promise ; specif., a. a clasp or handshake as a pledge of agreement, friendship, etc. b. a promise to marry he asked for her hand 3. denoting the manner in which the hand is used a. skill; ability; dexterity the work that shows a master's hand b. manner of doing something to play the piano with a light hand 4. denoting something produced by the hand a. a. handwriting b. a signature b. a clapping of hands; applause to receive a big hand for one's performance c. assistance; aid; help to lend a hand 5. denoting a person as producing or transmitting with the hands a. a person whose chief work is done with the hands, esp., one of a staff or crew, as a sailor or farm laborer b. a person regarded as having some special skill or characteristic quite a hand at sewing c. a person (or, sometimes, thing) from or through which something comes; source [essays by several hands] often used with an ordinal number see also (at) first hand, (at) second hand 6. denoting something like a hand a. a conventional drawing of a hand () used on signposts, etc. b. an indicator; pointer the hands of a clock c. the breadth of the human palm, used as a unit of measurement, esp. for the height of horses:now usually taken to be 4 inches d. Business a banana cluster 7. denoting something held in the hand a. Cards a. the cards held by a player at any one time b. the conventional number of cards dealt to each player c. a player d. a round of play b. US a small tied bundle, esp. of tobacco leaves c. the way cloth held in the hand feels adjective 8. of or for the hand or hands 9. made by hand 10. controlled by hand; manual verb transitive 11. to pass or give with or as with the hand; transfer; transmit; deliver 12. US to give; provide with it handed them a laugh 13. to help, conduct, steady, etc. by means of the hand to hand a lady into her car 14. Nautical to furl (a sail) Idioms: (at) first hand at hand (at) second hand at the hand of by hand change hands eat out of someone's hand force someone's hand from hand to hand from hand to mouth hand and foot hand down hand in hand in glove hand in hand hand it to hand off hand on hand out hand over hand over fist hands down hands off! hands up! hand to hand hand up have one's hands full hold hands in hand join hands keep one's hand in lay hands on not lift a hand off one's hands on every hand on hand on one's hands on the one hand on the other hand out of hand show one's hand take in hand throw up one's hands to hand turn (or put) one's hand to wash one's hands of with a heavy hand with a high hand with clean hands Word origin ME < OE, akin to Goth handus < base of -hinthan, to seize (hence, basic sense “grasper”) < ? IE base kent-, ? to seize hand- in American English (hænd) of, with, by, or for a hand or hands handclasp, handcuff More idioms containing hand go hat in hand to someone you have to hand it to someone work hand in hand turn your hand to something try your hand at something throw in your hand take someone or something in hand a steady hand on the tiller someone or something gets out of hand someone can do something with one hand tied behind their back show your hand the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing reject something out of hand overplay your hand an old hand live from hand to mouth lend a hand know something like the back of your hand hold someone's hand a heavy hand have your hand in the till have the upper hand have to do something with one hand tied behind your back have someone in the palm of your hand have someone eating out of your hand have a hand in something have a free hand go hand in hand give with one hand and take away with the other give someone a big hand force someone's hand do something to keep your hand in the dead hand of someone or something bite the hand that feeds you be waited on hand and foot be hand in glove with someone or something be bound hand and foot by something someone can count something on the fingers of one hand a dab hand at something be caught with your hand in the cookie jar cap in hand a bird in the hand the ace in your hand hand someone something on a silver platter have the whip hand make money hand over fist Examples of 'hand' in a sentence hand And for the next few hours you hand over your body. Times, Sunday Times (2017) He took hold of my hand and we went up to his room. The Sun (2017) There are no plans to sell the business or hand a chunk to investors. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Do you offer an open hand when begging? Times, Sunday Times (2016) You can see it but your hand is too big to fit in the hole. The Sun (2016) The money was handed back after a national outcry. Times, Sunday Times (2016) What the central banks can do is keep a steady hand. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Luckily, there are a multitude of books on hand that can help. The Sun (2016) Hand back the price of the ticket in full. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He hit his huge forehead with the heel of one hand. Aldiss, Brian Somewhere East of Life (1994) Except turn their hand to something else. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is very important to keep the left hand leading through this shot for right handedgolfers. O'Connor, Christy & Smith, Peter Christy O'Connor Junior's Golf Masterclass (1993) This means compromise and backroom politicking often have the upper hand over public battles. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Then police will hand out business cards. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We are handed envelopes containing all the clues bar one. Times, Sunday Times (2012) You put your hand in your pocket and expect some business in return. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They have two games in hand and if they win both they will be top. The Sun (2009) How to choose which bank or broker to hold your hand? Times, Sunday Times (2014) The young man then handed her a book. Christianity Today (2000) With the hind legs you need to run your hand down the inside of the leg. Eccles, Lesley Your First Horse - buying, feeding, caring (1989) She has also turned her hand to building work. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Keep the other hand tucked by your chin. Times, Sunday Times (2016) On one hand the person wants to put two fingers up to sensible behaviour. The Sun (2012) This is no time for the hand of history. Times, Sunday Times (2007) You can almost hear the sound of one hand clapping in applause. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Only when she burst into hysterical tears did he spring up and ask for her hand in marriage. The Sun (2012) He will try to throw a big right hand over the top and follow up with his head or shoulder. The Sun (2008) We need to see the Government hand power back to the people. The Sun (2013) An official turned up and handed me two neat packages, which were easy to transport. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Within school, hand forging offers many opportunities for creative design. Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990) He was buried in the prison grounds but India said it would hand over the body to Pakistan if asked. The Sun (2012) You took my hand- " "I want to be with you," Lynn said, "but I don't want to be in your way. Elmore Leonard TOUCH (1987) Quotations One hand washes the other Many hands make light work A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Word lists with hand text messaging, terms used in cards, abbreviations and symbols In other languages hand British English: hand /hænd/ NOUN Your hands* are the parts of your body that are at the ends of your arms, and that you use to hold things. A hand has four fingers and a thumb. I put my hand in my pocket and took out the letter. American English: hand Arabic: يَد Brazilian Portuguese: mão Chinese: 手 Croatian: ruka Czech: ruka Danish: hånd Dutch: hand European Spanish: mano Finnish: käsi French: main German: Hand Greek: χέρι παλάμη Italian: mano Japanese: 手 Korean: 손 Norwegian: hånd Polish: ręka European Portuguese: mão Romanian: mână Russian: ладонь Latin American Spanish: mano Swedish: hand Thai: มือ Turkish: el Ukrainian: рука Vietnamese: bàn tay British English: hand /hænd/ VERB If you hand something to someone, you pass it to them. He handed me a little bit of paper. American English: hand Arabic: يُعْطِي Brazilian Portuguese: entregar Chinese: 交给 Croatian: predati Czech: podat Danish: overrække Dutch: overhandigen European Spanish: entregar pasar Finnish: ojentaa French: donner German: geben Greek: δίνω Italian: passare Japanese: 手渡す Korean: 건네 주다 Norwegian: gi Polish: wręczyć European Portuguese: entregar Romanian: a înmâna Russian: давать Latin American Spanish: entregar Swedish: räcka Thai: ส่งให้ Turkish: vermek Ukrainian: вручати Vietnamese: trao tay All related terms of 'hand' at hand If something is at hand , near at hand , or close at hand , it is very near in place or time. by hand If you do something by hand , you do it using your hands rather than a machine. hand ax a stone tool of the Paleolithic period rounded at one end for grasping and flaked to make sharp edges and a point at the other end hand in If you hand in something such as homework or something that you have found, you give it to a teacher , police officer , or other person in authority. hand on If you hand something on , you give it or transfer it to another person, often someone who replaces you. hand up to present (an indictment ) to a court in hand In a competition , if someone has games or matches in hand , they have more games or matches left to play than their opponent and therefore have the possibility of scoring more points. on hand If someone or something is on hand , they are near and able to be used if they are needed . to hand If you have something to hand or near to hand , you have it with you or near you, ready to use when needed . bow hand the hand that holds the bow in archery or in playing a violin , cello , etc. club hand a deformity of the hand, analogous to club foot dab hand In British English, if you are a dab hand at something, you are very good at doing it. dead hand You can refer to the dead hand of a particular thing when that thing has a bad or depressing influence on a particular situation. deck hand a seaman assigned various duties , such as mooring and cargo handling , on the deck of a ship free hand unrestricted freedom to act (esp in the phrase give ( someone ) a free hand ) glad hand a welcoming hand hand back If you hand back something that you have borrowed or taken from someone, you return it to them. hand down If you hand down something such as knowledge , a possession , or a skill , you give or leave it to people who belong to a younger generation. hand-feed to feed by hand hand-held A hand-held device such as a camera or a computer is small and light enough to be used while you are holding it. hand job a sexual activity in which one person manually stimulates another's penis hand-knit knitted by hand, not on a machine hand-list a list containing some rough or brief details hand-off the act of warding off an opposing player with the open hand hand-out If you hand things out to people, you give one or more to each person in a group. hand over If you hand something over to someone, you pass it to them. hand-pick If someone is hand-picked , they are very carefully chosen by someone in authority for a particular purpose or a particular job. hand-play the practice of fighting with fists hand-rear (of a person) to keep and look after (a young animal or bird) in place of its mother , until it is old enough to be used for work or food, or until it can look after itself hand tool Hand tools are fairly simple tools which you use with your hands , and which are usually not powered. hand-wash to wash by hand rather than in a washing machine high hand → to rule sb with a high hand hour hand the pointer on a timepiece that indicates the hour iron hand harsh or rigorous control; overbearing or autocratic force left-hand If something is on the left-hand side of something, it is positioned on the left of it. lone hand (in card games such as euchre ) an independent player or hand played without a partner nap hand a position in which there is a very good chance of success if a risk is taken off hand If you do not know something off hand , you do not know it without having to ask someone else or look it up in a book . old hand If someone is an old hand at something, they are very skilled at it because they have been doing it for a long time. text hand large handwriting top hand a person who is highly skilled in some activity, esp a ranch worker whip hand (in driving horses ) the hand holding the whip hand in hand If two people are hand in hand , they are holding each other's nearest hand, usually while they are walking or sitting together. People often do this to show their affection for each other. hand-to-hand Hand-to-hand fighting is fighting where the people are very close together , using either their hands or weapons such as knives . Black Hand a group of Sicilian blackmailers and terrorists formed in the 1870s and operating in the US in the early 20th century court hand a style of handwriting formerly used in English law courts elder hand (in piquet and similar card games ) the nondealer, who has certain advantages in the play field hand A field hand is someone who is employed to work on a farm . first hand First hand information or experience is gained or learned directly, rather than from other people or from books. hand around If you hand around or hand round something such as food, you pass it from one person to another in a group. Chinese translation of 'hand' hand (hænd) n (c) (Anat) 手 (shǒu) (只, zhī) (c) [of clock] 指针(針) (zhǐzhēn) (个(個), gè) (c) (= worker) 工人 (gōngrén) (名, míng) (u) (liter, = handwriting) 手迹(跡) (shǒujì) ⇒ The manuscripts were written in Bach's own hand. 这些手稿是巴赫本人的手迹。 (Zhèxiē shǒugǎo shì Bāhè běnrén de shǒujì.) (c) [of cards] 一手牌 (yīshǒu pái) (c) (= measurement) 一手之宽(寬) (yīshǒu zhī kuān) vt (= pass, give) 递(遞) (dì) ⇒ He handed me a piece of paper. 他递给我一张纸。 (Tā dì gěi wǒ yī zhāng zhǐ.) to do sth by hand 手工制(製)作 (shǒugōng zhìzuò) "hands off!" "别(別)碰！" ("biépèng!") in sb's hands 在某人照管下 (zài mǒurén zhàoguǎn xià) to be in safe hands/the wrong hands 在可靠/不可靠的人手中 (zài kěkào/bù kěkào de rén shǒu zhōng) to get or lay one's hands on sth (inf) 找到某物 (zhǎodào mǒuwù) to join hands 手拉手 (shǒu lā shǒu) hand in hand (= holding hands) 手拉手 (shǒu lā shǒu) to go hand in hand (with sth) (和某事)密切关(關)联(聯)地 ((hé mǒushì) mìqiè guānlián de) to have one's hands full (with sth) 手头(頭)忙于(於)(某事) (shǒutóu mángyú (mǒushì)) to give or lend sb a hand (with sth) 帮(幫)某人(做某事) (bāng mǒurén (zuò mǒushì)) to have a hand in sth 参(參)与(與)某事 (cānyù mǒushì) to be (near or close) at hand 在附近 (zài fùjìn) Hughes finished with 15 seconds in hand (Brit) 休斯完成时(時)还(還)剩下15秒 (Xiūsī wánchéng shí hái shèngxià shíwǔ miǎo) the job in hand 手头(頭)的工作 (shǒutóu de gōngzuò) we have the matter in hand 我们(們)控制了局势(勢) (wǒmen kòngzhìle júshì) to be on hand [person, services etc] 在近处(處) (zài jìnchù) to reject/dismiss sth out of hand 不假思索地拒绝(絕)/抛(拋)弃(棄)某事 (bù jiǎ sīsuǒ de jùjué/pāoqì mǒushì) to have sth to hand [information etc] 手头(頭)有某物 (shǒutóu yǒu mǒuwù) on the one hand ... , on the other hand ... 一方面 ... ，另一方面 ... (yī fāngmiàn ... , lìng yī fāngmiàn ... ) Image of hand © Pataradon Luangtongkum, Shutterstock All related terms of 'hand' hand in 上交 shàngjiāo hand out 分配 fēnpèi off-hand 随(隨)便的 suíbiàn de hand down ( knowledge, possessions ) 传(傳)下去 chuán xiàqù hand over ( object, present, letter ) 交给(給) jiāogěi hand-held 手握式 shǒuwò shì left-hand ( side, corner ) 左侧(側)的 zuǒcè de first-hand ( knowledge, experience ) 第一手的 dìyīshǒu de hand around ( distribute ) 传(傳)递(遞) chuándì hand round = hand around second-hand ( car, books, clothes ) 二手的 èrshǒu de hand in hand ( holding hands ) 手拉手 shǒu lā shǒu hand baggage 手提行李 shǒutí xíngli hand luggage 手提行李 shǒutí xíngli at first hand 直接地 zhíjiē de hand over to 移交 yíjiāo right-hand side 右侧(側) yòucè to be on hand ( person, services etc ) 在近处(處) zài jìnchù right-hand drive 右侧(側)驾(駕)驶(駛) yòucè jiàshǐ the job in hand 手头(頭)的工作 shǒutóu de gōngzuò a bird in the hand 已到手的东(東)西 yǐ dàoshǒu de dōngxi to do sth by hand 手工制(製)作 shǒugōng zhìzuò left-/right-hand drive 左/右手座驾(駕)驶(駛) zuǒ/yòushǒu zuò jiàshǐ to have sth to hand ( information etc ) 手头(頭)有某物 shǒutóu yǒu mǒuwù to put up one's hand 举(舉)手 jǔshǒu close by, close at hand 在近旁 zài jìnpáng the flat of one's hand 手掌 shǒuzhǎng to cut one's hand/knee 割破手/膝盖(蓋) gēpò shǒu/xīgài to give sb a free hand 给(給)某人自主权(權) gěi mǒurén zìzhǔquán to have a hand in sth 参(參)与(與)某事 cānyù mǒushì to hear sth (at) second-hand 间(間)接地得知某事 jiànjiē de dézhī mǒushì to clap a hand over sth 突然用手将(將)某物捂住 tūrán yòng shǒu jiāng mǒuwù wǔzhù we have the matter in hand 我们(們)控制了局势(勢) wǒmen kòngzhìle júshì dummy ( Brit : for baby ) 橡皮奶头(頭) xiàngpí nǎitóu [ 个(個) gè ] [ 美 = pacifier ] on the one hand ..., on the other hand ... 一方面 ... ，另一方面 ... yī fāngmiàn ... , lìng yī fāngmiàn ... I can't tell you or say off-hand 我不能即刻告诉(訴)你 wǒ bùnéng jíkè gàosù nǐ to reject/dismiss sth out of hand 不假思索地拒绝(絕)/抛(拋)弃(棄)某事 bù jiǎ sīsuǒ de jùjué/pāoqì mǒushì he knocked the drink out of my hand 他碰掉了我手里(裡)的饮(飲)料 tā pèngdiàole wǒ shǒuli de yǐnliào Hughes finished with 15 seconds in hand ( Brit ) 休斯完成时(時)还(還)剩下15秒 Xiūsī wánchéng shí hái shèngxià shíwǔ miǎo to be a dab hand at sth/doing sth ( Brit : inf ) 是某方面的能手/擅长(長)做某事 shì mǒu fāngmiàn de néngshǒu/shàncháng zuò mǒushì to hand in or give in one's notice 递(遞)交辞(辭)呈 dìjiāo cíchéng to take sb's hand, take sb by the hand/arm 拉某人的手，牵(牽)某人的手/挽某人的胳膊 lā mǒurén de shǒu, qiān mǒurén de shǒu/wǎn mǒurén de gēbo to be (near or close) at hand 在附近 zài fùjìn to go hand in hand (with sth) (和某事)密切关(關)联(聯)地 (hé mǒushì) mìqiè guānlián de to give or lend sb a hand (with sth) 帮(幫)某人(做某事) bāng mǒurén (zuò mǒushì) 1 (noun) in the sense of palm Definition the part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of a thumb, four fingers, and a palm I put my hand into my pocket. Synonyms palm I wiped my sweaty palm. fist paw (informal) He shook her hand with his big paw. mitt (slang) hook meathook (slang) H& (textmessaging) 2 (noun) in the sense of influence Definition a part in some activity Did you have a hand in his downfall? Synonyms influence As we grew older, I had less influence and couldn't control him. part He felt a sense of relief now that his part in this business was over. share I have had more than my share of adventures. agency (old-fashioned) a negotiated settlement through the agency of the UN direction participation 3 (noun) in the sense of assistance Definition assistance Come and give me a hand in the garden. Synonyms assistance He's been operating the shop with the assistance of volunteers. help Thanks very much for your help. aid He was forced to turn to his former enemy for aid. support a proposal to cut agricultural support helping hand 4 (noun) in the sense of worker Definition a manual worker He now works as a farm hand. Synonyms worker Wages have been frozen and workers laid off. employee Many of the company's employees are women. labourer Her husband had been a farm labourer. workman The workmen were building a fence around the area. operative In an automated car plant there is not a human operative to be seen. or woman or person">craftsman or woman or person The table in the kitchen was made by a local craftsman. artisan They have been restored by a stonemason and artisan. artificer hired man hireling 5 (noun) in the sense of round of applause Definition a round of applause Let's give 'em a big hand. Synonyms round of applause clap ovation I was pleasantly surprised by the ovation I received. big hand 6 (noun) in the sense of writing Definition a person's style of writing written in the composer's own hand Synonyms writing It's a little difficult to read your writing. script She wrote the letter in an elegant script. handwriting The address was in Anna's handwriting. calligraphy longhand penmanship chirography (plural noun) in the sense of control He is leaving his business in the hands of a colleague. Synonyms control charge care keeping power authority command possession custody disposal supervision guardianship 1 (verb) in the sense of give Definition to pass or give by the hand or hands She handed me a little rectangle of white paper. Synonyms give Could you give me that pencil, please? pass I passed the books to the librarian. hand over present to deliver He will deliver a speech about schools. 2 (verb) in the sense of help He handed her into his old Alfa Romeo sports car. Synonyms help Martin helped Tanya over the rail. guide She took the bewildered man by the arm and guided him out. conduct He asked if he might conduct us to the ball. lead He led him into the house. aid a software system to aid managers in decision-making assist a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins convey They borrowed our boats to convey themselves across the river. phrases See at hand See at or on hand idioms See at the hands of someone See by hand See hand in glove See hand over fist Phrasal verbs See hand something around or round See hand something back See hand something down See hand something on See hand something out See hand something or someone in See hand something or someone over See hands down See in hand See lay hands on someone See lay hands on something See lend a hand See try your hand related words technical name manus related adjective manual figurative note The primary meaning of hand is the part of the body at the end of the arm. Other meanings of hand make reference to its shape, position, and function, especially its use in touching and moving objects in the physical world. The size of a hand is still used as a unit of measurement in horses. The appearance of a hand is reflected in a hand of bananas and pointing clock hands. The use of a hand for holding objects can be seen in a hand of cards and its ability to clap in the phrase give a (warm) hand to. Handwriting can be referred to simply as a hand, e.g. written in his own hand. Workers are referred to as hands, where the most pertinent part of their body represents the whole, likewise in the phrase all hands on deck. The multiple roles of a hand have led to transferred senses of: agency - have a hand in, assistance - lend/give a hand to, and control - in hand. Various gestures of giving are expressed by the phrasal verbs hand over, hand out, hand on, and hand in. proverbs One hand washes the otherMany hands make light workA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Additional synonyms in the sense of agency Definition action or power by which something happens a negotiated settlement through the agency of the UN Synonyms medium, work, means, force, power, action, operation, activity, influence, vehicle, instrument, intervention, mechanism, efficiency, mediation, auspices, intercession, instrumentality in the sense of aid Definition money, equipment, or services provided for people in need He was forced to turn to his former enemy for aid. Synonyms help, backing, support, benefit, favour, relief, promotion, assistance, encouragement, helping hand, succour in the sense of aid Definition to help financially or in other ways a software system to aid managers in decision-making Synonyms help, second, support, serve, sustain, assist, relieve, avail, subsidize, abet, succour, be of service to, lend a hand to, give a leg up to (informal) Synonyms of 'hand' hand Explore 'hand' in the dictionary
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