hand down (Meaning)

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hand down (v)

passed on, as by inheritance

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hand down (s)

passed on from one person to another

hand down Sentence Examples

  1. The antique necklace has been handed down through generations.
  2. Tradition dictates that the family heirloom is passed down hand to hand.
  3. The experienced doctor handed down his knowledge to his eager students.
  4. The responsibility of organizing the event was handed down to the new team.
  5. The criminal's sentence was handed down by the judge in open court.
  6. The decision to close the factory was handed down without warning.
  7. The old master's techniques were being handed down to his devoted apprentice.
  8. The ancient scriptures were handed down from father to son, preserving their knowledge.
  9. The tradition of crafting handmade pottery was handed down from generation to generation.
  10. The wisdom and guidance of the elders were handed down to the younger members of the community.

FAQs About the word hand down

passed on, as by inheritance, passed on from one person to another

pass (down), will, alien, commend, turn in, turn over, grant, donate, hand over, alienate

expropriate, expropriate,,

The antique necklace has been handed down through generations.

Tradition dictates that the family heirloom is passed down hand to hand.

The experienced doctor handed down his knowledge to his eager students.

The responsibility of organizing the event was handed down to the new team.