hands

Meaning

plural of hand

hands

hand

manpower

men

workforce

custody

work force

chest

eyes

feet

head

namely

thighs

darbies

check

power

servants

spider

fingers

skills

labor force

labour force

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/hæn(d)z/

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hand

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.

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