Background for hand

hand

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

Examples :

"Her hands are really strong."

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That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.

Examples :

"The robot's mechanical hand carefully placed the book on the table. "

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In linear measurement:

Examples :

"The carpenter measured the length of the board with his hand. "

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A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.

Examples :

"At the school meeting, the parents were divided into two hands: one supporting the new curriculum, and the other opposing it. "

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Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.

Examples :

"The chef's hand at creating desserts was evident in the delicious pastries. "

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An agent; a servant, or manual laborer, especially in compounds; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty; a performer more or less skillful.

Examples :

"an old hand at speaking; large farms need many farm hands"

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An instance of helping.

Examples :

"Bob gave Alice a hand to move the furniture."

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Handwriting; style of penmanship.

Examples :

"a good hand"

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A person's autograph or signature.

Examples :

"Given under my Hand and Seal of the State this 1st Day of January, 2010."

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Personal possession; ownership.

Examples :

"My hand is a valuable possession; I've had it since birth. "

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(usually in the plural, hands) Management, domain, control.

Examples :

"The new teacher struggled to get a firm hand on the classroom, needing more time to gain control of the students. "

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That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

Examples :

"My mother gave me a hand of cookies. "

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Examples :

"Give him a hand."

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A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.

Examples :

"The children played hand, eagerly guessing where the small ivory pieces were hidden in their friend's hands. "

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The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.

Examples :

"To get a good aim, he gripped the small hand of the rifle stock. "

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A whole rhizome of ginger.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully dug up the hand of ginger, ready to plant it in the garden. "

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The feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.

Examples :

"This fabric has a smooth, soft hand."

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Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.

Examples :

"The artist's hand was evident in the delicate carvings on the wooden box. "

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Agency in transmission from one person to another.

Examples :

"The teacher's hand in guiding the student was crucial to their success. "

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Examples :

"The hand for the new textbook is quite high this year. "

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To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

Examples :

"He handed them the letter. She handed responsibility over to her deputy."

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To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

Examples :

"to hand a lady into a carriage"

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Examples :

"The teacher will hand the class a new assignment tomorrow. "

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To seize; to lay hands on.

Examples :

"The angry student handed the teacher a crumpled paper. "

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To pledge by the hand; to handfast.

Examples :

"The couple handed themselves to each other, promising a lifetime of love and support. "

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(said of a sail) To furl.

Examples :

"The sailor quickly handed the mainsail to furl it before the storm hit. "

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Examples :

"The students will hand in their homework together to complete the project. "

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