Hand

Quick meaning: Hand is a noun meaning The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

Meaning

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

More Meanings

1. That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
2. That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
3. In linear measurement:
4. A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
5. Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
6. (especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
7. A performer more or less skilful.

Example Sentences

Her hands are really strong.

[…]on this hand and that hand were hangings[…]

My friend Will Honeycomb has told me, for above this half year, that he had a great mind to try his hand at a Spectator, and that he would fain have one of his writing in my works.

Using her hands like windshield wipers, she tried to flick snow away from her mouth. When she clawed at her chest and neck, the crumbs maddeningly slid back onto her face. She grew claustrophobic.

Word Forms

• hands
• handing
• handed
• handest
• handedst
• handeth

Synonyms for hand

Depending on context, synonyms include manus, mound, mund, paw, give, pass.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include manus, paw, hook, reach, handwriting, script.

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