| 单词 | to hand | 
| 释义 | hand1 of 3noun   ˈhand  often attributive 1  a(1)    : the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey  holding a pair of scissors in his hand She put her hands over her eyes.  (2)    : the forelimb segment (such as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization    b    : something resembling a hand: such as    (1)    : an indicator or pointer on a dial  the hands of a clock  (2)    : a character ☞ used to direct particular attention (as to a note or paragraph) : fist, index    (3)    : a cluster of bananas developed from a single flower group    (4)    : a branched rootstock of ginger    (5)    : a bunch of large leaves (as of tobacco) tied together usually with another leaf    c    : a part serving the function of or resembling a hand: such as    (1)    : the hind foot of an ape    (2)    : the chela of a crustacean   2  a    : personal possession  —usually used in plural  The documents fell into the hands of the enemy.  b    : control, supervision  —usually used in plural  left the matter in her hands 3  a    : one of two sides or aspects of an issue or argument  On the one hand we can appeal for peace, and on the other, declare war.  b    : side, direction  soldiers fighting on either hand 4  a    : assistance or aid especially involving physical effort  lend a hand  b    : participation, interest  had no hand in the decision  c    : a round of applause  Let's give them a big hand. 5  a    : skill, ability  tried her hand at sailing  b    : an instrumental part  had a hand in the victory 6   : a pledge especially of betrothal or bestowal in marriage  He asked for her hand in marriage. 7  a(1)    : the cards or pieces held by a player  studied her hand  (2)    : a player in a card game or board game    b    : a single round in a game  lost the first hand but won the next two  c    : the force or solidity of one's position (as in negotiations)  trying to strengthen their hand 8  a(1)    : a person employed at manual labor or general tasks  a ranch hand  (2)    : worker, employee  employed over a hundred hands  b    : a member of a ship's crew  All hands on deck!  c    : a person who performs or executes a particular work  two portraits by the same hand  d    : a person skilled in a particular action or pursuit  a great hand at carpentry  e    : a specialist or veteran in a usually designated activity or region  a Latin America hand 9  a    : style of execution : workmanship  the hand of a master  b    : handiwork, doings  the hand of vandals  c    : the feel of or tactile reaction to something (such as silk or leather)   10  a    : style of penmanship : handwriting  wrote in a fancy hand  b    : signature   11   : a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses  a horse that is 15 hands high 12   : a punch made with a specified hand  knocked him out with a good right hand hand2 of 3 verb  handed; handing; hands   transitive verb 1  a    : to give, pass, or transmit with the hand  hand a letter to her  b    : to present or provide with  handed him a surprise 2   : to lead, guide, or assist with the hand  hand a lady into a bus 3  a    : furl  hand the sail  b   obsolete   : to touch or manage with the hands    also : to deal with  hand3 of 3 adverb  : with the hands rather than by machine  hand stitched to hand phrase1 as in nearnot being distant in time, space, or significance At the retirement community there is always a chair to hand in case a resident needs to rest. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance 
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 2 as in accessiblesituated within easy reach He keeps his glasses to hand at night. Synonyms & Similar Words 
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