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hand
(h/&/nd )

noun (n)

  • the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb(noun.body)
    Example:
    He had the hands of a surgeon.
    Synonym:
    manus, mitt, paw
    source: wordnet30
  • a hired laborer on a farm or ranch(noun.person)
    Example:
    The hired hand fixed the railing.
    A ranch hand.
    Synonym:
    hired hand, hired man
    source: wordnet30
  • something written by hand(noun.communication)
    Example:
    She recognized his handwriting.
    His hand was illegible.
    Synonym:
    handwriting, script
    source: wordnet30
  • ability(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    He wanted to try his hand at singing.
    source: wordnet30
  • a position given by its location to the side of an object(noun.location)
    Example:
    Objections were voiced on every hand.
    source: wordnet30
  • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time(noun.group)
    Example:
    I didn't hold a good hand all evening.
    He kept trying to see my hand.
    Synonym:
    deal
    source: wordnet30
  • one of two sides of an issue(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    On the one hand..., but on the other hand....
    source: wordnet30
  • a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The big hand counts the minutes.
    source: wordnet30
  • a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses(noun.quantity)
    Example:
    The horse stood 20 hands.
    source: wordnet30
  • a member of the crew of a ship(noun.person)
    Example:
    All hands on deck.
    source: wordnet30
  • a card player in a game of bridge(noun.person)
    Example:
    We need a 4th hand for bridge.
    Synonym:
    bridge player
    source: wordnet30
  • a round of applause to signify approval(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Give the little lady a great big hand.
    source: wordnet30
  • terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)(noun.animal)
    Example:
    The kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting.
    source: wordnet30
  • physical assistance(noun.act)
    Example:
    Give me a hand with the chores.
    Synonym:
    helping hand
    source: wordnet30
  • That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See Manus.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A gambling game played by American Indians, consisting of guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or the like, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • place into the hands or custody of(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Hand me the spoon, please.
    Synonym:
    give, pass, pass on, reach, turn over
    source: wordnet30
  • guide or conduct or usher somewhere(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Hand the elderly lady into the taxi.
    source: wordnet30
  • To give, pass, or transmit with the hand; as, he handed them the letter.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To coöperate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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