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hand
- pronunciation:
- haend
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- on hand, hand down, hand over, hand out
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part on the end of the human arm. It is used for grasping or holding.
- similar words:
- duke, extremity, fist
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| definition 2: |
a worker.
He worked on the farm as a hired hand.- similar words:
- employee, help, servant, workman
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| definition 3: |
the pointer of a clock or dial.
The short hand on this watch is pointing toward four.- synonyms:
- pointer
- similar words:
- dial, needle
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| definition 4: |
handwriting.
The letter was written in a large hand.- synonyms:
- handwriting, penmanship
- similar words:
- longhand, scratch, scrawl, scribble, script, writing
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| definition 5: |
the cards given out to each player in a card game.
My good hand won me the game.
- similar words:
- cards, deal
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| definition 6: |
help.
We gave her a hand with the chores.- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, help
- similar words:
- boost, relief, support
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| definition 7: |
a promise of marriage.
He asked for her hand over a romantic dinner.- similar words:
- marriage
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| definition 8: |
a part or share in controlling or directing something.
He had a hand in starting the new business.- synonyms:
- part, role, share
- similar words:
- element, factor, force
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| definition 9: |
side or direction.
You will sit at my right hand at dinner.- synonyms:
- side
- similar words:
- direction, face, position
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| definition 10: |
a round of applause.
After he sang we all gave him a hand.- synonyms:
- applause, clapping
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| related words: |
member |
| phrase: |
on hand |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
handed, handing, hands |
| definition: |
to give or pass to with the hand.
Please hand me an apple.- synonyms:
- give, pass
- similar words:
- bestow, deliver, fork over, present, surrender
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| related words: |
furnish, toss |
| phrase: |
hand down |
| phrase: |
hand over |
| phrase: |
hand out |
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