hand

US /hænd/

UK /hænd/

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noun

  • Cards given to a player in a card game
  • Piece of a clock that points to the time
  • Someone who performs physical tasks or work
  • Body part at the end of a person's arm
  • Help for someone performing a particular action
  • Condition of having power or influence
  • Member of the crew of a ship

verb

  • To give something to someone personally

Examples

They would simply hand her over to the magistrate as a thief.

He offered a limp hand to shake.