hands

/hændz/
verb
  1. To give or pass something to someone using the hands.
    • He handed his ticket to the conductor.
    • She handed the book to her friend.
    • Please hand me the salt.
noun
  1. The end parts of the arms, including the fingers and palm, used for grasping, holding, and touching.
    • She washed her hands before dinner.
    • The sculptor's hands were covered in clay.
    • He held the baby's tiny hands carefully.
  2. Control, care, or possession of something.
    • The house changed hands several times over the years.
    • The documents are in the hands of the lawyer.
    • The team left the game in the hands of their star player.
  3. Workers or crew members, especially on a ship or farm.
    • The captain ordered all hands on deck.
    • All hands were needed to finish the project on time.
    • The farm hired extra hands for the harvest season.
  4. Help or assistance, especially with physical work.
    • Could you give me a hand with these boxes?
    • We need more hands to set up the chairs.
    • She lent a hand to her neighbor in the garden.
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