Definition (noun) the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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he had the hands of a surgeon
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he extended his mitt
Definition (noun) a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
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the hired hand fixed the railing
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a ranch hand
Definition (noun) something written by hand
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she recognized his handwriting
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his hand was illegible
Definition (noun) ability
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he wanted to try his hand at singing
Definition (noun) a position given by its location to the side of an object
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objections were voiced on every hand
Definition (noun) the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
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I didn't hold a good hand all evening
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he kept trying to see my hand
Definition (noun) one of two sides of an issue
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on the one hand..., but on the other hand...
Definition (noun) a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
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the big hand counts the minutes
Definition (noun) a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
Definition (noun) a member of the crew of a ship
Definition (noun) a card player in a game of bridge
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we need a 4th hand for bridge
Definition (noun) a round of applause to signify approval
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give the little lady a great big hand
Definition (noun) terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
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the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting
Definition (noun) physical assistance
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give me a hand with the chores
Definition (verb) place into the hands or custody of
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hand me the spoon, please
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Turn the files over to me, please
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He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
Definition (verb) guide or conduct or usher somewhere
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hand the elderly lady into the taxi