HANDING
(noun, verb)
There are 16 meanings of the word
Handing.
Definitions
Handing - as a noun
The (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
Example: "He had the hands of a surgeon"
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A hired laborer on a farm or ranch
Example: "The hired hand fixed the railing"
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Something written by hand
Example: "She recognized his handwriting"
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Ability
Example: "He wanted to try his hand at singing"
A position given by its location to the side of an object
Example: "Objections were voiced on every hand"
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"
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One of two sides of an issue
Example: "On the one hand..., but on the other hand..."
A rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
Example: "The big hand counts the minutes"
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A unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
Example: "The horse stood 20 hands"
A member of the crew of a ship
Example: "All hands on deck"
A card player in a game of bridge
Example: "We need a 4th hand for bridge"
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A round of applause to signify approval
Example: "Give the little lady a great big hand"
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"
Handing - as a verb
Place into the hands or custody of
Example: "Hand me the spoon, please"
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Guide or conduct or usher somewhere
Example: "Hand the elderly lady into the taxi"
Example Sentences
"She was handing out flyers at the event."
"He was handing over the keys to the new owner."
"The teacher was handing back the graded papers."
"They were handing out free samples of the new product."
"My mom was handing me my lunch before I left for school."
Word Game Points
Is HANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, handing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is HANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, handing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is HANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, handing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.