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1.NounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals."Her hands are really strong."
2.NounThat which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
A limb of certain animals, such as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
An index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
3.NounA limb of certain animals, such as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
4.NounAn index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
5.NounThat which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
The set of cards held by a player.
A round of a card game.
A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
A bunch of bananas, a typical retail amount, where individual fruits are fingers.
6.NounThe set of cards held by a player.
A round of a card game.
7.NounA round of a card game.
8.NounA bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
9.NounA bunch of bananas, a typical retail amount, where individual fruits are fingers.
10.NounIn linear measurement:
Four inches, a hand's breadth.
Three inches.
11.NounFour inches, a hand's breadth.
12.NounThree inches.
13.NounA side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
14.NounPower of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
15.NounAn agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty."Large farms need many farm hands."
16.NounA performer more or less skilful."an old hand at public speaking"
17.NounAn instance of helping."Bob gave Alice a hand to move the furniture."
18.NounHandwriting; style of penmanship."a good hand"
19.NounA person's autograph or signature."Given under my Hand and Seal of the State this 1st Day of January, 2010."
20.NounPromise, word; especially of a betrothal.
21.NounPersonal possession; ownership.
22.NounManagement, domain, control."in safe hands; in good hands; With the business back in the founder's hands, there is new hope for the company.; With John in charge of the project, it's in good hands."
23.NounA hand which is free to assist; especially due to having one's hands full or otherwise fully preoccupied."Just give me a minute — I haven't got any hands right now."
24.NounApplause."Give him a hand."
25.NounA Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
26.NounThe small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
27.NounA whole rhizome of ginger.
28.NounThe feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch."This fabric has a smooth, soft hand."
29.NounActual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.
30.NounAgency in transmission from one person to another."to buy at first hand (from the producer, or when new); to buy at second hand (when no longer in the producer’s hand, or when not new); It's not a rumor. I heard it at first hand."
31.NounRate; price.
32.VerbTo give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively."He handed them the letter. She handed me an opportunity."
33.VerbTo lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct."to hand a lady into a carriage"
34.VerbTo manage.
35.VerbTo seize; to lay hands on.
36.VerbTo pledge by the hand; to handfast.
37.VerbTo furl (a sail).
38.VerbTo cooperate.