Meaning

• Noun

  1. The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
  2. That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
  3. That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
  4. That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
  5. That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
  6. That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
  7. That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
  8. In linear measurement:
  9. (obsolete) In linear measurement:
  10. A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
  11. Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
  12. An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
  13. A performer more or less skilful.
  14. An instance of helping.
  15. Handwriting; style of penmanship.
  16. A person's autograph or signature.
  17. Promise, word; especially of a betrothal.
  18. Personal possession; ownership.
  19. Management, domain, control.
  20. (colloquial) A hand which is free to assist; especially due to having one's hands full or otherwise fully preoccupied.
  21. Applause.
  22. A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
  23. The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
  24. A whole rhizome of ginger.
  25. The feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.
  26. Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.
  27. Agency in transmission from one person to another.
  28. (obsolete) Rate; price.

• Verb