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HANDS

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Hands.

How to pronounce hands:

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Hands - as a noun

(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

Example: "My fate is in your hands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
custody13

The force of workers available

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
manpower15men5work forceworkforce21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10personnel11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hands - as a verb

To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

Example: "He handed them the letter.   she handed responsibility over to her deputy."

To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

Example: "To hand a lady into a carriage"

To manage.

To seize; to lay hands on.

To pledge by the hand; to handfast.

(said of a sail) to furl.

To cooperate.

Example Sentences

"She held the book in her hands."
"He used his hands to catch the baseball."
"The child covered his face with his hands."
"The statue had missing hands."
"She washed her hands with soap and water."
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Word Game Points

Is HANDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hands is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HANDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HANDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hands is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HANDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is HANDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hands is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HANDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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