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hand
noun, often attributive \ˈhand\

: the body part at the end of your arm that includes your fingers and thumb

—used in some phrases to refer to a person

hands : power, possession, or control

Full Definition of HAND
1
a (1) : the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ (2) : the forelimb segment (as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization
b : a part serving the function of or resembling a hand: as (1) : the hind foot of an ape (2) : the chela of a crustacean
c : something resembling a hand: as (1) : an indicator or pointer on a dial <the hands of a clock> (2) : index 5 (3) : a cluster of bananas developed from a single flower group (4) : a branched rootstock of ginger (5) : a bunch of large leaves (as of tobacco) tied together usually with another leaf
2
a : personal possession —usually used in plural <the documents fell into the hands of the enemy>
b : control, supervision —usually used in plural <left the matter in her hands>
3
a : side, direction <men fighting on either hand>
b : one of two sides or aspects of an issue or argument <on the one hand we can appeal for peace, and on the other, declare war>
4
: a pledge especially of betrothal or bestowal in marriage
5
a : style of penmanship : handwriting <wrote in a fancy hand>
b : signature
6
a : skill, ability <tried her hand at sailing>
b : an instrumental part <had a hand in the victory>
7
: a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses
8
a : assistance or aid especially involving physical effort <lend a hand>
b : participation, interest <had no hand in the decision>
c : a round of applause
9
a (1) : a player in a card game or board game (2) : the cards or pieces held by a player
b : a single round in a game
c : the force or solidity of one's position (as in negotiations) <trying to strengthen their hand>
10
a : a person who performs or executes a particular work <two portraits by the same hand>
b (1) : a person employed at manual labor or general tasks <a ranch hand> (2) : worker, employee <employed over a hundred hands>
c : a member of a ship's crew <all hands on deck>
d : a person skilled in a particular action or pursuit
e : a specialist or veteran in a usually designated activity or region <a China hand>
11
a : handiwork, doings
b : style of execution : workmanship <the hand of a master>
c : the feel of or tactile reaction to something (as silk or leather)
12
: a punch made with a specified hand <knocked him out with a good right hand>
— at hand
1
: near in time or place : within reach <use whatever ingredients are at hand>
2
: currently receiving or deserving attention <the business at hand>
— at the hands of also at the hand of
: by or through the action of
— by hand
1
: with the hands or a hand-worked implement (as a tool or pen) rather than with a machine
2
: from one individual directly to another <deliver the document by hand>
— in hand
1
: in one's possession or control <had matters well in hand> <with money in hand>
2
: in preparation
3
: under consideration
— on all hands or on every hand
: everywhere
— on hand
1
: in present possession or readily available <kept supplies on hand>
2
: about to appear : pending
3
: in attendance : present
— on one's hands
: in one's possession or care <too much time on my hands>
— out of hand
1
: without delay or deliberation; also : in a summary or peremptory manner <rejected the plan out of hand>
2
: done with : finished
3
: out of control
4
: with the hands <fruit eaten out of hand>
— to hand
1
: into possession <the letter … has come to hand — George Washington>
2
: within reach
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