Hand (noun)
definition:
physical assistance
example:
"give me a hand with the chores"
Synonyms
Helping HandHand (noun)
definition:
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
example:
"the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting- Springfield (Mass.) Union"
Hand (noun)
definition:
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
example:
"the big hand counts the minutes"
Hand (noun)
definition:
the prehensile extremity of the superior limb
example:
"I have the hands of a surgeon."
Hand (noun)
definition:
ability or skill
example:
"I wanted to try my hand at singing."
Hand (noun)
definition:
one of two sides of an issue
example:
"on the one hand..., but on the other hand..."
Hand (noun)
definition:
the characteristic pattern of someone's handwriting
example:
"I recognized their hand."
Synonyms
HandwritingHand (noun)
definition:
a round of applause to signify approval
example:
"give the little lady a great big hand"
Hand (noun)
definition:
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
example:
"I didn't hold a good hand all evening"
Synonyms
DealHand (noun)
definition:
a position given by its location to the side of an object
example:
"objections were voiced on every hand"
Hand (noun)
definition:
a card player in a game of bridge
example:
"we need a 4th hand for bridge"
Synonyms
Bridge PlayerHand (noun)
definition:
a member of the crew of a ship
example:
"all hands on deck"
Hand (noun)
definition:
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
example:
"the hired hand fixed the railing"
Hand (noun)
definition:
a unit of length equal to 4 inches
example:
"The horse stood 17 hands tall at the shoulder."
Hand (verb)
definition:
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
example:
"hand the elderly lady into the taxi"
Hand (verb)
definition:
place into the hands or custody of
example:
"hand me the spoon, please"
Synonyms
Pass