hand
/hænd/
verb
- To give or pass something to someone using the hand.
- He handed the keys to his friend.
- Please hand me the salt.
- She handed the teacher her homework.
- To give or transfer something, such as a responsibility or object, to someone else.
- The manager handed the project over to her assistant.
- They handed control of the company to the new CEO.
- She handed the trophy to the winner.
noun
- The end part of the arm, including the fingers and thumb, used for grasping, holding, and touching.
- The child reached out his hand to grab the toy.
- She held the book in her left hand.
- He washed his hands before dinner.
- Help or assistance, especially with a physical task.
- Could you give me a hand with these boxes?
- She offered a hand to the old man crossing the street.
- I need a hand moving the furniture.
- A person who does physical work, especially as part of a crew or team.
- All hands on deck!
- He worked as a hand on a fishing boat.
- The farm hired several extra hands for the harvest.
- Control or influence over something.
- She had a hand in organizing the event.
- The situation is in good hands.
- The decision is out of my hands.
- A round of applause or a show of approval.
- The audience gave the performer a big hand.
- He received a warm hand from the crowd.
- Let's give a hand to the winners.
- The set of cards dealt to a player in a card game.
- It's your turn to show your hand.
- He played his hand carefully.
- She was dealt a terrible hand.
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