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      Hand

      /hænd/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, used for feeling, holding, or manipulating objects.
      She waved her hand in greeting.
      A unit of measurement equal to 4 inches, used particularly in measuring the height of horses.
      The horse stood 15 hands tall.
      A playing card; a set of cards dealt to a player.
      He had a great hand in the poker game.
      Assistance or help.
      Can you give me a hand with this project?
      verb
      To give or pass something to someone using the hand.
      Please hand me the salt.
      To manage or deal with something.
      She was able to hand the difficult situation with ease.

      Etymology

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

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      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.

      Related Words

      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.

      Slang Meanings

      A handful of something.
      He only had a hand of cash.
      To get a hand on something; to gain control.
      I need to get a hand on this project before it gets out of hand.
      To give someone a hand.
      I’ll give you a hand with that task.