nounπShareThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals."Her hands are really strong."bodypartanatomyhumananimalphysiologybiologyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand."The mechanical hands of the robot carefully assembled the small electronic components. "partbodyorganhumananatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn linear measurement:"The pony was measured at 13 hands tall. "unitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.""During the school play, the audience sat on both hands of the stage - the left hand and the right hand." "partdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePower of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity."The artist's hands demonstrated impressive skill in painting. "abilityactionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn 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."an old hand at speaking;β large farms need many farm hands"personjobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of helping."Bob gave Alice a hand to move the furniture."aidactionworkjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHandwriting; style of penmanship."a good hand"stylewritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's autograph or signature."Given under my Hand and Seal of the State this 1st Day of January, 2010."signwritingpersonmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePersonal possession; ownership."The old house finally passed into her hands after her grandfather's death. "propertyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural, hands) Management, domain, control."The project is finally in good hands, and I'm confident it will succeed. "organizationbusinessgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is, or may be, held in a hand at once."She carried two hands of groceries into the house, one in each arm. "itemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareApplause."Give him a hand."entertainmentsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand."My grandfather taught me how to play hands, the traditional gambling game where you guess which hand hides the bone. "culturegametraditionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim."The old rifle had a smooth, worn hands, showing where generations had gripped it to take aim. "partweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA whole rhizome of ginger."My grandmother always adds several hands of ginger to her homemade ginger ale recipe. "vegetableplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch."This fabric has a smooth, soft hand."materialqualitysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareActual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance."The old wooden table showed the careful hands of the carpenter. "actionworkachievementabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAgency in transmission from one person to another."The important documents passed through many hands before reaching the CEO. "communicationbusinessjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRate; price."The art gallery sells original paintings at very high hands, making them inaccessible to many collectors. "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively."He handed them the letter.Β Β She handed responsibility over to her deputy."actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct."to hand a lady into a carriage"actionjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manage."She hands the challenging accounts, demonstrating her excellent organizational skills. "businessjobeconomyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize; to lay hands on."The security guard hands pickpockets near the museum entrance. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pledge by the hand; to handfast."They decided to hands their daughter to be married during the summer festival. "ritualtraditionfamilycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(said of a sail) To furl."The sailor carefully hands the sail to furl it. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cooperate.""To finish the school project on time, the students decided to hands together." "organizationbusinessworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading