hand-knit |
knitted by hand rather than by machine. [2 definitions] |
hand-me-down |
used clothing or some other article passed on to someone, as from an older brother or sister. [4 definitions] |
hand-painted |
painted by a person, as opposed to being painted by a machine. |
hand-to-hand |
involving physical contact between opponents, as in military combat. |
hand-to-mouth |
offering or providing only the barest necessities. |
hour hand |
the shorter hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face twice a day and indicates the hour. |
iron hand |
harsh or tight control, as by a despot. |
left-hand |
on, toward, or pertaining to the left. [2 definitions] |
master hand |
an expert. [2 definitions] |
minute hand |
the longer hand on a watch or a clock, which moves around the entire face once an hour and indicates minutes. |
old hand |
one who is experienced, usu. in a specified field, practice, or endeavor. |
on hand |
readily available. |
right-hand |
situated on or directed toward the right side. [3 definitions] |
second hand |
a hand on a clock or watch that indicates the seconds. [2 definitions] |
sleight of hand |
skill with one's hands in confusing or deceiving onlookers, as in juggling or magic tricks; legerdemain. |
stable hand |
a person who works in and around a stable. |
sweep hand |
on a timepiece, a centrally-mounted hand that indicates the passage of seconds.(See second hand.) |
upper hand |
a position of domination, control, or advantage. |
whip hand |
the hand in which the driver of a coach or the like holds the whip. [2 definitions] |