to hand (Meaning)
to hand
in preparation, the hind foot of an ape, a person who performs or executes a particular work, into possession, a person skilled in a particular action or pursuit, any of various bodily parts (as the hind foot of an ape or the pincers of a crab) that are like the hand in structure or function, from one individual directly to another, the chela of a crustacean, handiwork, doings, with the hands or a hand-worked implement (such as a tool or pen) rather than with a machine, in one's possession or control, in a summary or peremptory manner, a pledge especially of betrothal or bestowal in marriage, skill sense 1, ability, a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (about 10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses, a single round in a game, a bunch of bananas, to present or provide with, personal possession, the feel of or tactile reaction to something (such as silk or leather), a figure of a hand with index finger extended to point something out, a player in a card game or board game, a side or point of view in an issue or argument, style of penmanship, everywhere, one skilled in a particular activity or field, to give, pass, or transmit with the hand, a branched rootstock of ginger, to lead, guide, or assist with the hand, to give credit to, to give or pass with or as if with the hand, with the hands, assistance or help involving physical effort, without delay or deliberation, a cluster of bananas developed from a single flower group, to guide or assist with the hand, style of execution, a hired worker, participation, interest, something resembling a hand, the free end part of the arm or forelimb when used (as in human beings) for handling, grasping, and holding, a member of a ship's crew, skill, ability, a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses, a person employed at manual labor or general tasks, to deal with, workmanship sense 2, to touch or manage with the hands, a character ☞ used to direct particular attention (as to a note or paragraph), a pointer on a dial, currently receiving or deserving attention, assistance or aid especially involving physical effort, in present possession or readily available, the cards or pieces held by a player in a game, one who performs or produces a work, with the hands rather than by machine, in one's possession or care, one of two sides or aspects of an issue or argument, the force or solidity of one's position (as in negotiations), under consideration, a punch made with a specified hand, a unit of measure equal to 4 inches or 10.2 centimeters used especially for the height of horses, a bunch of large leaves (as of tobacco) tied together usually with another leaf, control, supervision, about to appear, near in time or place, out of control, a part or share in doing something, an indicator or pointer on a dial, in attendance, by or through the action of, the forelimb segment (as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization, done with, the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ, a round of applause, the forelimb segment (such as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization, a specialist or veteran in a usually designated activity or region, handwriting sense 2, signature, side entry 1 sense 2, direction, furl, the cards or pieces held by a player, a part serving the function of or resembling a hand, side, direction, a pledge especially of marriage, an instrumental part, within reach, worker, employee
Synonyms & Antonyms of to hand
Synonyms:
- contiguous
- forthcoming
- nigh
- oncoming
- coming
- abutting
- adjoining
- bordering
- approaching
- handy
- accessible
- upcoming
Antonyms:
to hand Sentence Examples
- The project was handed off smoothly to the new team.
- The child handed the flower to his teacher as a gift.
- The suspect handed over the weapon to the police.
- It was a close call, but they managed to hand down a fair verdict.
- The coach handed out awards to the winning players.
- I couldn't hand in my assignment on time due to a technical glitch.
- The bank teller handed back the cash to the customer.
- The students handed up their papers for grading.
- The new manager was handed the reins of the department.
- The surgeon expertly handed the scalpel to his assistant.
FAQs About the word to hand
in preparation, the hind foot of an ape, a person who performs or executes a particular work, into possession, a person skilled in a particular action or pursui
immediate,near, close, neighboring, proximate,nearby, close-up, at hand, convenient, next-door
away, distant, deep, remote, far, faraway, removed,far-off, separated,divorced
The project was handed off smoothly to the new team.
The child handed the flower to his teacher as a gift.
The suspect handed over the weapon to the police.
It was a close call, but they managed to hand down a fair verdict.
