Hand
Word | HAND |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | hand |
Pronunciations | /hænd/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Hand"
What do we mean by hand?
The terminal part of the human arm located below the forearm, used for grasping and holding and consisting of the wrist, palm, four fingers, and an opposable thumb. noun
A homologous or similar part in other animals, as the terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates. noun
A unit of length equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters), used especially to specify the height of a horse. noun
Something suggesting the shape or function of the human hand, especially. noun
Any of the rotating pointers used as indexes on the face of a mechanical clock. noun
A pointer, as on a gauge or dial. noun
Lateral direction indicated according to the way in which one is facing. noun
A style or individual sample of writing. noun
A signature. noun
A round of applause to signify approval. noun
Physical assistance; help. noun
A hand ball in soccer. noun
The cards held in a card game by a given player at any time. noun
The number of cards dealt each player; the deal. noun
A player or participant in a card game. noun
A portion or section of a game during which all the cards dealt out are played. noun
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
In linear measurement:
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
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.
An instance of helping.
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
A person's autograph or signature.
Personal possession; ownership.
(usually in the plural, hands) Management, domain, control.
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
Applause.
A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
A whole rhizome of ginger.
The feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.
Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.
Agency in transmission from one person to another.
Rate; price.
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