hand

nouncountableA1UK /hænd/ US /hænd/

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

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

A limb of certain animals, such as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
An index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.

That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once. / The set of cards held by a player.

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

A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
A bunch of bananas, a typical retail amount, where individual fruits are fingers.collective

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; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.especially, in compounds
A performer more or less skilful.
An instance of helping.
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
A person's autograph or signature.
Promise, word; especially of a betrothal.
Personal possession; ownership.
Management, domain, control.in the plural
A hand which is free to assist; especially due to having one's hands full or otherwise fully preoccupied.colloquial
Applause.
A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.historical
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.

Forms

Example sentences4935 results

I can place the palms of my hands on the floor without bending my knees.

If you are free, give me a hand.