hand

Definitions of hand in various dictionaries:

noun - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

noun - a hired laborer on a farm or ranch

noun - something written by hand

noun - ability

noun - a position given by its location to the side of an object

noun - the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

noun - one of two sides of an issue

noun - a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece

noun - a unit of length equal to 4 inches

noun - a member of the crew of a ship

noun - a card player in a game of bridge

noun - a round of applause to signify approval

noun - terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)

noun - physical assistance

verb - place into the hands or custody of

verb - guide or conduct or usher somewhere

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.

A homologous or similar part in other animals, as the terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates.

A unit of length equal to 4 inches (10.

Any of the rotating pointers used as indexes on the face of a mechanical clock.

A pointer, as on a gauge or dial.

Lateral direction indicated according to the way in which one is facing: at my right hand.

A style or individual sample of writing.

A round of applause to signify approval.

Physical assistance; help: gave me a hand with the bags.

Games.

The cards held in a card game by a given player at any time.

The number of cards dealt each player; the deal.

A player or participant in a card game: We need a fourth hand for bridge.

A portion or section of a game during which all the cards dealt out are played: a hand of poker.

One who performs manual labor: a factory hand.

One who is part of a group or crew: the ship’s hands.

A participant in an activity, often one who specializes in a particular activity or pursuit: called for more hands to decorate the Christmas tree; an old hand at labor negotiations.

The degree of immediacy of a source of information; degree of reliability: probably heard the scandalous tale at third hand.

The strength or force of one’s position: negotiated from a strong hand.

Possession, ownership, or keeping: The books should be in your hands by noon.

Power; jurisdiction; care: The defendant’s fate is in the hands of the jury.

Involvement or participation: “In all this was evident the hand of the counterrevolutionaries” (John Reed).

An influence or effect: The general manager had a hand in all the major decisions.

Evidence of craft or artistic skill: can see the hand of a genius even in the lighter poems.

An aptitude or ability: I tried my hand at decorating.

The aesthetic feel or tactile quality of something, such as a fabric, textile, or carpeting, that indicates its fineness, texture, and durability.

A manner or way of performing something: a light hand with makeup.

Permission or a promise, especially a pledge to wed.

A commitment or an agreement, especially when sealed by a handshake; one’s word: You have my hand on that.

To give or pass with or as if with the hands; transmit: Hand me your keys.

To aid, direct, or conduct with the hands: The usher handed the patron to a reserved seat.

To roll up and secure (a sail); furl.

To bequeath as an inheritance to one’s heirs.

To make and pro noun ce an official decision, especially a court verdict.

To distribute freely; disseminate.

To administer or deal out.

Close by; near.

To give credit to: You’ve got to hand it to her; she knows what she’s doing.

Under control: The project is well in hand.

Accessible at the present time.

In preparation.

Out of control: Employee absenteeism has gotten out of hand.

At once; immediately.

Over and done with; finished.

Uncalled for or improper; indiscreet.

Nearby.

In one’s possession.

verb - to present with the hand (the end of the forearm)

HAND - A hand is a prehensile, multi-fingered appendage located at the end of the forearm or forelimb of primates such as humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, and ...