Definition of hand - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalprehensile part of the body at the end of the arm
- She raised her hand to ask a question.
2.
assistancehelp or assistance
- She offered a hand with the luggage..
3.
decision powerinfluence or control in a situation
- He had a hand in the decision-making process.
4.
clock partpointer on a clock or watch indicating time
- The hour hand was on twelve..
5.
workerperson who performs manual labor
- The farm needs several more hands for the harvest..
6.
gamesthe cards dealt to a player in a card game
- He had a winning hand in poker.
7.
showUK applause or clappingUK
- The audience gave the performer a big hand.
8.
stylestyle or manner of doing something
- He has a unique hand in writing..
9.
measurementRare unit of measurement equal to four inchesRare
- The horse is fifteen hands tall.
10.
writingRare UK style of penmanship or handwritingRare UK
- Her hand was neat and legible.
11.
relationshipDated acceptance or pledge of partnership, as in marriageDated
- He asked for her hand in marriage.
Verb
1.
transfer possessiongive something to someone by reaching out with it
- She handed the keys to her friend..
2.
maritimeTECH. UK furl a sail on a shipTECH. UK
- The sailor handed the sail quickly.
Images of hand
prehensile part of the body at the end of the arm 
pointer on a clock or watch indicating time 
the cards dealt to a player in a card game
Expressions with hand
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submit something like an examination paper
She handed in her test before leaving the room.
give control or possession to someone else
She had to hand over the keys to her car.
pass on clothes to younger family members
She handed down her old dresses to her sister.
pass something to someone else
He will hand off the project to his colleague.
the part of the hand opposite the palm
He has a tattoo on the back of his hand.
holding each other's hands while walking
The couple walked hand in hand through the park.
gesture moving the hand back and forth
She gave a wave of her hand to say goodbye.
in the form of physical money rather than checks or credit
He preferred to be paid cash in hand for his work..
physically near and easily accessible
The tools you need are close at hand.
reach out with your hand toward someone or something
He extended his hand to greet her.
help someone with a task
Can you give a hand with these boxes?
help someone with a task or problem
Can you give a helping hand with these boxes?
help someone with a task
Can you give me a hand with these boxes?
help a person do something that is difficult alone
Can you give me a hand carrying these heavy boxes?
help someone with a task or activity
Can you give us a hand with the groceries?
help someone with a task or problem
Can I give you a hand with your homework?
give something to someone else
She decided to hand on her old books to her younger sister..
give something to several people
They will hand out the awards at the ceremony.
pass an object to someone else
Please hand over to me the remote control.
moving hands to say hello or goodbye
She greeted her friend with a hand waving.
support will arrive very soon or is nearby
Stay calm, help is at hand.
assistance or support given to someone
She offered a helping hand to her neighbor in need.
maintain a supply of something readily available
We keep extra batteries on hand for emergencies.
hold someone's hand and guide them somewhere
She will lead by the hand across the street.
Origin of hand
Old English, hand (hand)
Terms with hand included in their meaning
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medical
each of the five digits on the hand
clothing
hand covering made of various materials
action
hold something tightly with the hand
physical action
hit with the palm of the hand
communication
gesture made by moving hand or arm
greeting or signal
move hand to and fro to greet or signal
physical action
hand something to someone
grip
keep something in your hand
shopping carrier
small vehicle drawn or pushed by hand
clothing
glove section shaped to cover one digit on a hand
physical hold
hold something firmly with your hand
dairy
draw nourishment from a mammal's udder by hand or machine
technology
hand-held device for computer control
physical impact
blow with an open hand or flat object
second-hand
previously owned by someone else
nail or plant
hand tool with blades for cutting nails or plants
gestures
place a hand over one's mouth
helping hand
help someone with a task or request
request item
request to hand over something
handmade skill
activity involving skill in making things by hand
sports
large padded hand cover for boxing
hand part
handle or part designed for holding an object
contrast
by contrast or on the other hand
hand-operated
operated by hand rather than automatically
Examples of hand in a sentence
The glove fits perfectly on my hand. He gave me a hand with my homework. Can you lend a hand in the kitchen? She always seemed to have a hand in every project. His hand in the negotiations was crucial. The minute hand moved slowly.
The second hand was broken. The ranch hired new hands for the summer. The construction site was bustling with hands. She discarded her hand and drew new cards. His hand was full of high-value cards. Let's give the volunteers a hand. The singer received a warm hand after the encore. Her hand in cooking is quite distinctive. The artist's hand is evident in every piece. The pony measures twelve hands. A hand is a common unit for horses. His hand was difficult to read. The teacher praised his elegant hand. She gladly gave her hand to him at the ceremony. He sought her father's blessing to ask for her hand. He handed the book to his teacher. She handed the documents to the lawyer. They had to hand the sails before the storm hit. The crew was ordered to hand the sails immediately.
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- French:main, remettre, ...
- German:Hand, geben, ...
- Italian:mano, dare, ...
- Spanish:mano, entregar, ...
- Portuguese:mão, entregar, ...
- Chinese:手, 递给, ...
- Japanese:手, 渡す, ...
- Arabic:يَد, نَاوَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:יָד, לִמְסוֹר, ...
- Russian:рука, передать, ...
- Ukrainian:рука, передати, ...
- Hindi:हाथ, सौंपना, ...
Definition of HAND - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- He ended the chat with HAND.
- She texted HAND before signing off.
- I always say HAND at the end of emails.
Origin of HAND
Old English hand (hand)
View all translations of HAND
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- French:bonne journée, ...
- German:Schönen Tag noch, ...
- Italian:Buona giornata, ...
- Spanish:Que tengas un buen día, ...
- Portuguese:tenha um bom dia, ...
- Chinese:祝你有美好的一天, ...
- Japanese:よい一日を, ...
- Arabic:تَمَنِّي يَوْم سَعيد, ...
- Hebrew:יוֹם נָעִים, ...
- Russian:ХДНД, ...
- Ukrainian:Гарного дня, ...
- Hindi:एचएएनडी, ...
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