Pronunciation

/hænd/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) The terminal part of the human arm beyond the wrist, consisting of five fingers and their associated bones and muscles, used for grasping and holding objects, among many other functions.

  • Example Sentence: “She held the book in her hand.”

• Verb: (v) To transmit, pass, or give with or as if with the hand.

  • Example Sentence: “He handed her the keys to the car.”

• Adjective: (adj) Done, made, or controlled by hand rather than by machinery or automatically.

  • Example Sentence: “Handcrafted furniture has a unique charm.”

• Idiom:

  • In good hands: Under the care or control of someone who is competent or trustworthy.
    • Example Sentence: “With the experienced surgeon on the case, we knew my mother was in good hands.”

Phrases

• At hand: Nearby; close by.

  • Example: “The tools were all at hand when he started the repair work.”

• By hand: Using one’s hands rather than machines; manually.

  • Example: “She preferred to make the pottery by hand.”

• Give a hand: Help out or assist someone.

  • Example: “Could you give me a hand moving this couch?”

• Lend a hand: Offer one’s assistance.

  • Example: “I could really use some help; do you mind lending a hand?”

• Hand in hand: Together, closely related, or connected.

  • Example: “Education and development go hand in hand.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The artist sketched the portrait with great detail, capturing every line and crease on the model’s hand.”
• Verb: “The teacher handed out the exam papers to the students.”
• Adjective: “The artisan prided himself on his hand-carved wooden sculptures.”

Synonyms

• Noun: Arm, paw, mitt, fist
• Verb: Pass, deliver, transfer, present
• Adjective: Manual, artisanal, homemade, handmade