hand

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

hands

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

hand

past (v2)

handed

past participle (v3)

handed

present participle

handing

3rd person singular

hands

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

   • Her hands are really strong.
   • Using her hands like windshield wipers, she tried to flick snow away from her mouth. When she clawed at her chest and neck, the crumbs maddeningly slid back onto her face. She grew claustrophobic.

2. 2.In linear measurement:

   • Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.

3. 3.That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.

   • I raised my hand to ask a question.
   • Hand washing is recommended to prevent the spread of contagious diseases like a coronavirus.
   • I'll try my hand at cooking.

4. 4.That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

   • I raised my hand to ask a question.
   • Hand washing is recommended to prevent the spread of contagious diseases like a coronavirus.
   • I'll try my hand at cooking.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To furl (a sail).

2. 2.To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

   • He handed them the letter. She handed me an opportunity.
   • It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits.

3. 3.To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

Overall

Very common· #194

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Very common

Word family

• handful
• handle
• handsome