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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 |
adjective + (n.)hand
bare, bony, cupped, gloved, gnarled, guiding, hired, invisible, left, other, outstretched, right, shaky, slender, sweaty, trembling, upper
verb + (n.)hand
bind,
brace,
brush,
caress,
clamp,
clap,
clasp,
clench,
clutch,
cup,
curl,
dangle,
dip,
dirty,
extend,
flutter,
fold,
gesture,
grab,
grasp,
grip,
hold,
jerk,
kiss,
lay,
lend,
lick,
lift,
pat,
place,
put,
raise,
recount,
rub,
shake,
shove,
slap,
slide,
slip,
smooth,
snatch,
squeeze,
steady,
stroke,
thrust,
tie,
tighten,
tug,
wash,
wave,
wipe,
wring,
yank
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(n.)hand
+ verb
press, rest, touch, tremble
noun + (n.)hand
apron,
cheek,
chin,
dumbbell,
elbow,
finger,
fist,
foot,
forearm,
forehead,
glove,
grip,
handle,
helping,
hip,
knee,
knife,
knob,
knuckle,
lap,
palm,
pistol,
recount,
rein,
shake,
shaking,
sleight,
steering,
sword,
thigh,
towel,
waist,
wheel,
wrist
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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 |
(v.)hand
+ adverb
down, out, over
(v.)hand
+ noun
bag, bottle, box, card, copy, cup, envelope, glass, key, letter, note, paper, phone, ticket
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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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