hand (Meaning)
hand (n)
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
something written by hand
ability
a position given by its location to the side of an object
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
one of two sides of an issue
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
a member of the crew of a ship
a card player in a game of bridge
a round of applause to signify approval
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
physical assistance
hand (v)
place into the hands or custody of
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
hand (n.)
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.
That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand
A limb of certain animals, as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
An index or pointer on a dial; as, the hour or minute hand of a clock.
A measure equal to a hand's breadth, -- four inches; a palm. Chiefly used in measuring the height of horses.
Side; part; direction, either right or left.
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.
An agent; a servant, or laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty; a performer more or less skillful; as, a deck hand; a farm hand; an old hand at speaking.
Handwriting; style of penmanship; as, a good, bad or running hand. Hence, a signature.
Personal possession; ownership; hence, control; direction; management; -- usually in the plural.
Agency in transmission from one person to another; as, to buy at first hand, that is, from the producer, or when new; at second hand, that is, when no longer in the producer's hand, or when not new.
Rate; price.
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once
The quota of cards received from the dealer.
A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
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.
hand (v. t.)
To give, pass, or transmit with the hand; as, he handed them the letter.
To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct; as, to hand a lady into a carriage.
To manage; as, I hand my oar.
To seize; to lay hands on.
To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
To furl; -- said of a sail.
hand (v. i.)
To cooperate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hand
Synonyms:
- appearance
- step
- translation
- instance
- stage
- standpoint
- slant
- count
- article
- visage
- stance
- condition
- air
- period
- state
- shape
- shoes
- respect
- version
- posture
- reading
- complexion
- semblance
- detail
- matter
- case
- rendering
- item
- component
- color
- interpretation
- position
- factor
- dimension
- point
- viewpoint
- facet
- element
- outlook
- character
- perspective
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
hand Sentence Examples
- She reached out a trembling hand to steady herself.
- The child's tiny hand was lost in his father's.
- The clock's hand pointed to midnight, signaling the end of the day.
- The artist's hands moved swiftly across the canvas, creating a masterpiece.
- The surgeon's hands were steady and precise as he performed the delicate operation.
- The thief slipped his hand into the pocket and stole the wallet.
- A helping hand can make all the difference in a time of need.
- The broken hand was carefully wrapped in a cast to aid healing.
- The musician's hands danced across the keyboard, creating beautiful melodies.
- The couple held hands, their bond unbreakable.
FAQs About the word hand
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb, a hired laborer on a farm or ranch, something written by hand, ability, a position given by its location to the
aspect, angle,side,phase, regard, face, part, view, look, appearance
inside, middle, center, inside,center, interior, interior, middle,midway, midway
She reached out a trembling hand to steady herself.
The child's tiny hand was lost in his father's.
The clock's hand pointed to midnight, signaling the end of the day.
The artist's hands moved swiftly across the canvas, creating a masterpiece.
