Meaning & Definition of word "Hand"

Hand

/hænd/

1. The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, used for feeling, holding, or manipulating objects.
- Example: She waved her hand in greeting.
2. A unit of measurement equal to 4 inches, used particularly in measuring the height of horses.
- Example: The horse stood 15 hands tall.
3. A playing card; a set of cards dealt to a player.
- Example: He had a great hand in the poker game.
4. Assistance or help.
- Example: Can you give me a hand with this project?

1. To give or pass something to someone using the hand.
- Example: Please hand me the salt.
2. To manage or deal with something.
- Example: She was able to hand the difficult situation with ease.

Old English 'hand', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'hand' and German 'Hand'.

at hand:

Close in vicinity or time.

give a hand:

To help someone.

on hand:

Available for use.

hand in hand:

In close association or cooperation.

hand over fist:

Increasing rapidly; doing something with great speed.

handshake:

A gesture of greeting or agreement made by grasping another person's hand.

handyman:

A person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home.

handcuff:

A metal fastening for a person's wrists, used by the police.

handout:

A document or material distributed to a group.

hands-on:

Involving active participation; practical.

Meaning: A handful of something.

Example Sentence: He only had a hand of cash.

Meaning: To get a hand on something; to gain control.

Example Sentence: I need to get a hand on this project before it gets out of hand.

Meaning: To give someone a hand.

Example Sentence: I’ll give you a hand with that task.