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hand

/h/&/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

    noun.body

    Examples
    He had the hands of a surgeon.
    Synonyms manus mitt paw

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a hired laborer on a farm or ranch

    noun.person

    Examples
    The hired hand fixed the railing.
    A ranch hand.
    Synonyms hired hand hired man

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. something written by hand

    noun.communication

    Examples
    She recognized his handwriting.
    His hand was illegible.
    Synonyms handwriting script

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. ability

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    He wanted to try his hand at singing.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a position given by its location to the side of an object

    noun.location

    Examples
    Objections were voiced on every hand.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

    noun.group

    Examples
    I didn't hold a good hand all evening.
    He kept trying to see my hand.
    Synonyms deal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. one of two sides of an issue

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    On the one hand..., but on the other hand...

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The big hand counts the minutes.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses

    noun.quantity

    Examples
    The horse stood 20 hands.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. a member of the crew of a ship

    noun.person

    Examples
    All hands on deck.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. a card player in a game of bridge

    noun.person

    Examples
    We need a 4th hand for bridge.
    Synonyms bridge player

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. a round of applause to signify approval

    noun.communication

    Examples
    Give the little lady a great big hand.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)

    noun.animal

    Examples
    The kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. physical assistance

    noun.act

    Examples
    Give me a hand with the chores.
    Synonyms helping hand

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See <u>Manus</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  16. A gambling game played by American Indians, consisting of guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or the like, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. place into the hands or custody of

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Hand me the spoon, please.
    Synonyms give pass pass on reach turn over

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. guide or conduct or usher somewhere

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Hand the elderly lady into the taxi.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To give, pass, or transmit with the hand; as, he <i>handed</i> them the letter.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To co&ouml;perate.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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