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hand Definition and Meaning in English (hand definition)

noun
Synonyms:givepassdeliver
Quick Answer • Definition

Hand definition: The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb, used for grasping and manipulating objects.

Definitions of Hand

  1. 1noun

    The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb, used for grasping and manipulating objects.

  2. 2verb

    To pass or give something to someone, often by extending one's hand.

  3. 3noun

    A pointer on a clock or watch that indicates the time, such as the hour, minute, or second.

Example Sentences

casual

“She raised her hand to ask a question.”

casual

“Please hand me the book from the table.”

general

“The minute hand on the clock moved slowly.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensehanded
present participlehanding
nounhandful
pluralhands
adjectivehandy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lend a handidiom

To help someone.

on handexpression

Available; present.

hand in handidiom

Together; closely associated.

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Hand definition: The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
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'Hand' translates to 'hand' in English. Hand definition: The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
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