Meaning of 'hand'

noun

physical assistance

Example: "give me a hand with the chores"

Synonyms: helping hand

noun

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

Example: "the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting- Springfield (Mass.) Union"

noun

a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece

Example: "the big hand counts the minutes"

noun

the prehensile extremity of the superior limb

Example: "I have the hands of a surgeon."

Synonyms: paw mitt manus

noun

ability or skill

Example: "I wanted to try my hand at singing."

noun

one of two sides of an issue

Example: "on the one hand..., but on the other hand..."

noun

the characteristic pattern of someone's handwriting

Example: "I recognized their hand."

Synonyms: handwriting

noun

a round of applause to signify approval

Example: "give the little lady a great big hand"

noun

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

Example: "I didn't hold a good hand all evening"

Synonyms: deal

noun

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

Example: "objections were voiced on every hand"

noun

a card player in a game of bridge

Example: "we need a 4th hand for bridge"

Synonyms: bridge player

noun

a member of the crew of a ship

Example: "all hands on deck"

noun

a hired laborer on a farm or ranch

Example: "the hired hand fixed the railing"

Synonyms: hired hand hired man

noun

a unit of length equal to 4 inches

Example: "The horse stood 17 hands tall at the shoulder."

verb

guide or conduct or usher somewhere

Example: "hand the elderly lady into the taxi"

verb

place into the hands or custody of

Example: "hand me the spoon, please"

Synonyms: pass