hand to hand (Meaning)

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hand to hand (r)

at close quarters

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being at close quarters

The soldiers engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat, their blades clashing with brutal force.
The children laughed as they played hand-to-hand games at recess.
The detectives combed the scene for any signs of hand-to-hand contact between the victim and their attacker.
The skilled fighter moved with an uncanny grace, effortlessly evading his opponent's hand-to-hand attacks.
The climber's hands shook as he reached for the next handhold, his fingers trembling from the strain.
The painter's hands were covered in paint, a testament to his meticulous hand-to-hand craft.
The pianist's hands flew over the keyboard with incredible speed and dexterity, creating a breathtaking melody.
The surgeon's steady hands carefully stitched the patient's wound, ensuring a precise and delicate hand-to-hand operation.
The thief's hands were lightning-fast as he snatched the necklace from the unsuspecting tourist's hand-to-hand.
The basketball player dribbled the ball with exceptional hand-to-hand control, maneuvering it past his opponents with ease.

at close quarters, being at close quarters

convenient,close-in, handy, next-door, approaching, contiguous, forthcoming, oncoming, upcoming, coming

distant, away, distant, away, deep, remote, far, remote, far, deep

The soldiers engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat, their blades clashing with brutal force.

The children laughed as they played hand-to-hand games at recess.

The detectives combed the scene for any signs of hand-to-hand contact between the victim and their attacker.

The skilled fighter moved with an uncanny grace, effortlessly evading his opponent's hand-to-hand attacks.