hand
definition: physical assistance
example: give me a hand with the chores
speech part: noun
synonyms:
helping hand
definition: 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
speech part: noun
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definition: a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
example: the big hand counts the minutes
speech part: noun
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definition: the prehensile extremity of the superior limb
example: I have the hands of a surgeon.
speech part: noun
definition: ability or skill
example: I wanted to try my hand at singing.
speech part: noun
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definition: one of two sides of an issue
example: on the one hand..., but on the other hand...
speech part: noun
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definition: the characteristic pattern of someone's handwriting
example: I recognized their hand.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
handwriting
definition: a round of applause to signify approval
example: give the little lady a great big hand
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: 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
speech part: noun
synonyms:
deal
definition: a position given by its location to the side of an object
example: objections were voiced on every hand
speech part: noun
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definition: a card player in a game of bridge
example: we need a 4th hand for bridge
speech part: noun
synonyms:
bridge player
definition: a member of the crew of a ship
example: all hands on deck
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
example: the hired hand fixed the railing
speech part: noun
synonyms:
hired hand
hired man
definition: a unit of length equal to 4 inches
example: The horse stood 17 hands tall at the shoulder.
speech part: noun
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definition: guide or conduct or usher somewhere
example: hand the elderly lady into the taxi
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: place into the hands or custody of
example: hand me the spoon, please
speech part: verb
synonyms:
pass