Hand Definition
hand
noun
- the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"
- a hired laborer on a farm or ranch; "the hired hand fixed the railing"; "a ranch hand"
- something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible"
- ability; "he wanted to try his hand at singing"
- a position given by its location to the side of an object; "objections were voiced on every hand"
- the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; "I didn't hold a good hand all evening"; "he kept trying to see my hand"
- one of two sides of an issue; "on the one hand..., but on the other hand..."
- a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; "the big hand counts the minutes"
- a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses; "the horse stood 20 hands"
- a member of the crew of a ship; "all hands on deck"
- a card player in a game of bridge; "we need a 4th hand for bridge"
- a round of applause to signify approval; "give the little lady a great big hand"
- terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); "the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting"- Springfield (Mass.) Union
- physical assistance; "give me a hand with the chores"
verb
- place into the hands or custody of; "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers"
- guide or conduct or usher somewhere; "hand the elderly lady into the taxi"
"Hand" in song lyrics
See how hand is used in real songs:
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"I got the iron tounge and the iron hand"
1200 Techniques — Karma -
"I say mine and that leaves one hand"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin -
"With a twitch of my lips or wave of a hand"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word)
Words that rhyme with hand
Usage tips for "hand"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hand" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hand to find words that pair well.