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- pronunciation:
- haend
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- hand down, hand in, hand over, on hand
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part on the end of the human arm, used for grasping or holding.
The child held a butterfly in her hand.
- synonyms:
- mitt, paw
- similar words:
- duke, extremity, fist
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| definition 2: |
something resembling a hand.
The monkeys use their hands skillfully in grooming.- similar words:
- appendage, claw, paw
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| definition 3: |
a worker or laborer.
The farmers always take on extra hands for the harvest.- synonyms:
- laborer, worker
- similar words:
- employee, help, helper, menial, servant, workman
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| definition 4: |
the pointer of a clock or dial.
The minute hand fell off the clock.
- synonyms:
- pointer
- similar words:
- dial, indicator, needle
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| definition 5: |
handwriting.
The doctor wrote his prescriptions in a hand that was barely legible.The letters were written in a very fine 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.
When he was finally dealt a good hand, he bet heavily.
- similar words:
- cards, deal
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| definition 7: |
help; assistance.
Let me give you a hand with those heavy boxes.- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, help
- similar words:
- assist, boost, relief, support
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| definition 8: |
a pledge of marriage or permission for a marriage.
Looking deep into her eyes, he asked for her hand.He finally got up the courage to ask her father for her hand.- synonyms:
- betrothal
- similar words:
- marriage, matrimony, wedlock
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| definition 9: |
a role or share in making something happen.
She had a considerable hand in starting the new business.The police know that he didn't plan the robbery, but they know he had a hand in it.- synonyms:
- part, role, share
- similar words:
- element, factor, force
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| definition 10: |
skill; ability.
He has little talent as a performer, but he has a fine hand at composing.- synonyms:
- ability, aptitude, talent
- similar words:
- skill
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| definition 11: |
side or direction.
The Queen's coach made its way through the crowd while people on either hand cheered.In the general's portrait, his favorite dog sits at his right hand.- synonyms:
- side
- similar words:
- direction, face, position
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| definition 12: |
a round of applause.
The audience gave the singer a big hand.- synonyms:
- applause, clapping
- similar words:
- ovation
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| related words: |
acclamation, domestic, grasp, member, trick |
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| phrase: |
on hand |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
hands, handing, handed |
| definition 1: |
to give or pass to someone, usu. with the hand.
Could you hand me that screwdriver?[verb + object + object
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He handed the money to her somewhat reluctantly.- synonyms:
- give, pass
- similar words:
- bestow, deliver, fork over, present, surrender
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| definition 2: |
to guide or help with the hand.
The nurse handed the elderly patient up to the scale.- similar words:
- aid, assist, guide, help
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| related words: |
carry, furnish, toss |
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| phrase: |
hand down, hand in, hand over |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
produced or done with the hands, as opposed to with a machine.
This shawl is a very fine example of hand work.- synonyms:
- manual
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| definition 2: |
suited for carrying in the hand.
hand luggage- 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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