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hand
- pronunciation:
- haend
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- on hand, hand down, hand over
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part on the end of the human arm, used for grasping or holding.
- synonyms:
- mitt, paw
- similar words:
- duke, extremity, fist
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| definition 2: |
something resembling a hand.
- similar words:
- appendage, claw, paw
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| definition 3: |
a worker or laborer.
a hired hand- synonyms:
- laborer, worker
- similar words:
- employee, help, helper, menial, servant, workman
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| definition 4: |
the pointer of a clock or dial.
- synonyms:
- pointer
- similar words:
- dial, indicator, needle
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| definition 5: |
one's handwriting.
a legible hand- synonyms:
- calligraphy, chirography, handwriting, penmanship
- similar words:
- longhand, scratch, scrawl, scribble, script, writing
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| definition 6: |
the cards dealt to each player in a card game.
- similar words:
- cards, deal
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| definition 7: |
help; assistance.
- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, help
- similar words:
- assist, boost, relief, support
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| definition 8: |
a pledge of marriage.
- synonyms:
- betrothal
- similar words:
- marriage, matrimony, wedlock
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| definition 9: |
a role or share in controlling or directing something.
- synonyms:
- part, role, share
- similar words:
- element, factor, force
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| definition 10: |
skill; ability.
a fine hand at composing- synonyms:
- ability, aptitude, talent
- similar words:
- skill
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| definition 11: |
side or direction.
people on either hand- synonyms:
- side
- similar words:
- direction, face, position
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| definition 12: |
a round of applause.
- synonyms:
- applause, clapping
- similar words:
- ovation
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| related words: |
acclamation, domestic, grasp, member, trick |
| phrase: |
on hand |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
handed, handing, hands |
| definition 1: |
to give or pass to someone, usu. with the hand.
- synonyms:
- give, pass
- similar words:
- bestow, deliver, fork over, present, surrender
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| definition 2: |
to guide or help with the hand.
- similar words:
- aid, assist, guide, help
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| related words: |
carry, furnish, toss |
| phrase: |
hand down |
| phrase: |
hand over |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
produced or done with the hands, as opposed to with a machine.
- synonyms:
- manual
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| definition 2: |
suited for carrying in the hand.
- synonyms:
- portable
- similar words:
- compact, pocket
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| definition 3: |
controlled or operated by the hand.
a hand brake- synonyms:
- manual
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