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hand

/ˈhænd/

US UK

noun

plural hands

[count] the body part at the end of your arm that includes your fingers and thumb

These gloves will keep your hands warm.

She put her hands over her eyes.

He sat quietly with his hands folded in his lap.

b - used in some phrases to refer to a person

I'm afraid this job will need more than one pair of hands. [=more than one person]

It's a big job, but many hands make light work. [=if many people work on it, it will be easier to do]

hands [plural] :power, possession, or control

The maps were in the hands of the enemy. [=the enemy had the maps]

The land between these mountains remains in private hands. [=is privately owned]

[singular] :physical help :assistance in doing something

Do you need a hand?

I'll be happy to lend a hand. [=help] - often + with

Can you give/lend me a hand with [=help me with] this suitcase?

Let me give you a hand with that. - see also helping hand

[count] :a long, thin part that points to a number on a clock or dial

Many clocks have a second hand, a minute hand, and an hour hand.

[noncount] somewhat old-fashioned :a promise of marriage

He asked for her hand (in marriage). [=he asked her to marry him]

She offered her hand in marriage to him. [=she said that she would marry him]

She gave him her hand in marriage. [=she married him]

[singular] :the act of hitting your hands together to show approval, appreciation, etc. :the act of applauding

Let's give him a big hand! [=a big round of applause]

[count] the cards that are held by a player in a card game

He studied his hand before deciding how much to bet. - often used figuratively

The program is designed to help children who have been dealt a cruel hand in life. [=children who have suffered or had bad things happen to them]

Even her critics say her chances of succeeding are great since she has been dealt such a strong hand. [=she is in a strong position] - see also overplay your hand at overplay

a single round of play in a card game

He lost the first hand but won the next two.

[count] a hired worker

factory hands

The cowboys were simply hired hands with no ownership rights. - see also farmhand, old hand, stagehand

a member of a ship's crew - usually plural

All hands on deck!

[count] :someone who performs or produces something (such as a work of art) - usually singular

These two portraits are by the same hand. [=by the same artist]

[singular] :a particular way or style of doing or handling something

The hand of a master is evident in these sculptures. [=these sculptures were obviously done by a very skillful artist]

He runs the business with a firm hand.

a cook who has a heavy hand with the salt [=who uses too much salt] - see also heavy-handed

[singular] old-fashioned :the way a person's writing looks :a type of handwriting

a note written in an elegant hand

[count] :a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (about 10.16 centimeters) and used especially to measure the height of horses

a horse that is 15 hands high - see also firsthand, hands down, secondhand, sleight of hand, upper hand

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

xem bird

a show of hands

xem show

at first hand

xem first

at hand

close in distance or time

She likes to keep the phone (close) at hand.

We need to address the problem at hand [=the particular problem we are dealing with] and not argue about these other issues.

at the hand(s) of

by or through the action of (someone or something)

They were treated badly at the hands of the prison guards.

The people had suffered at the hands of a cruel dictator.

by hand

with the hands

The stone was carved by hand.

from one person directly to another

I delivered the document to his office by hand.

by the hand

by holding someone's hand

I took him by the hand and led him through the crowd. - sometimes used figuratively

You can't expect me to lead you by the hand through every difficult situation.

by your own hand

by your own actions

She died by her own hand. [=she killed herself; she committed suicide]

change hands

xem change

eat out of someone's hand

xem eat

fall into the hands of

xem fall

fall into the wrong hands

xem fall

force someone's hand

xem force

get your hands dirty

xem dirty

get/lay your hands on

to find, get, or control (someone or something)

I'm still trying to lay my hands on my car keys.

He couldn't wait to get his hands on her money.

Wait until I get my hands on you. [=you will be in trouble when I catch you]

give your right hand

xem give

good with your hands

skillful at things that require the use of your hands

He's always been good with his hands.

grease the hand of

xem grease

hand and foot

used to describe someone whose hands and feet are tied to prevent escape or movement

The prisoner was bound/tied hand and foot.

To wait on someone hand and foot is to provide everything that someone needs or wants.

I can't stand the way they wait on her hand and foot!

hand in glove

very closely

We are working hand in glove with the police to recover the stolen property.

hand in hand

holding hands :grasping another person's hand

They walked on the beach hand in hand.

used to say that two people or things are very closely connected or related

In a film, the images and sounds go hand in hand.

The chef works hand in hand [=very closely] with a nutritionist.

hand over fist

informal - used to say that someone is earning or losing money very quickly or in large amounts

They were making/earning money hand over fist.

hands are tied

If your hands are tied you cannot do anything about a situation because you do not have the power to act freely.

I'd like to help you, but my hands are tied.

The judge says her hands are tied because the law requires a harsh sentence in such cases.

hands off

used as a command to tell someone not to touch something

Hands off my property!

Those cookies look delicious. Hands off! We're saving them for later.

hand to mouth

without much money :in poverty

They have been living hand to mouth since he lost his job. = It's been hand to mouth since he lost his job. - see also hand-to-mouth

hat in hand

US or Brit cap in hand

asking or begging for something in a respectful way

He came to me, hat in hand, asking if I could get him a job at the company.

have a hand in

to be involved in (something)

She had a hand in designing the new highway.

Did he have a hand in this decision?

have someone in the palm of your hand

xem palm

have your hands full

to be very busy

She'll have her hands full with the new baby.

heavy on your hands

xem heavy

hold hands

or hold someone's hand

to hold a person's hand in one of your hands for a period of time

two people holding hands

He held hands with his daughter.

He held her hand as they walked.

to guide someone through a process by carefully explaining each step

I don't need you to hold my hand.

in good/safe hands

being taken care of very well

With her in charge, the office is in good hands. [=she will do the job well]

You're in safe hands with us. [=you will be safe with us]

in hand

in your possession or control

We started our hike with compass and map in hand.

He has the situation well in hand. [=he is in control of the situation]

To take someone in hand is to begin to guide or direct someone who has been behaving badly.

You need someone to take you in hand, young lady, and show you how to behave!

chiefly Brit :available for use

If we work at this rate we'll have a month in hand before our deadline is up!

join hands

xem join

keep your hand in

informal :to continue to be involved in some activity

He retired several years ago, but he still comes by the office occasionally because he likes to keep his hand in (the business).

keep/get your hands off (of)

to not touch (something)

Keep your hands off the cookies! We're saving them for later. - often used figuratively

The military is asking lawmakers to keep their hands off [=not change] the defense budget.

know (something) like the back of your hand

xem know

lay a hand on

to touch or harm (someone)

He claims that he never laid a hand on her.

off your hands

no longer in your possession or no longer your responsibility

If you don't want those golf clubs anymore, I'll be glad to take them off your hands. [=I'll be glad to take them]

She's trying to find a way to get some of that extra work off her hands.

on hand

available for use

We have plenty of water on hand.

present and available to do something

Five musicians were on hand to accompany her.

A priest was on hand to console them.

on the one hand, on the other hand

used to introduce statements that describe two different or opposite ideas, people, etc.

On the one hand, I think the price is fair, but on the other (hand), I really can't afford to spend that much money.

He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.

on your hands

used to say that you have something or are responsible for something

With all that extra work on her hands she'll need all the help she can get.

Once this project is over she should have some time on her hands. [=free time] - see also blood on your hands at blood

on your hands and knees

with your hands and knees on the ground :in a crawling position

She went down on her hands and knees.

out of hand

very quickly without serious thought

He rejected the plan out of hand.

Suggestions that the hearing should be delayed were dismissed out of hand.

not controlled

The kids were (getting) out of hand. [=were behaving in a wild and uncontrolled way]

He warns that technology is getting out of hand.

out of your hands

used to say that you cannot control something

The decision is out of my hands.

play into someone's hands

xem play

putty in your hands

xem putty

safe pair of hands

Brit :someone who can be trusted with responsibility or a job

The next leader of the party should be a safe pair of hands.

sit on your hands

xem sit

take (something) into your (own) hands

to take control of something

The judge had no sympathy for people who insisted on taking the law into their own hands. [=trying to punish criminals themselves instead of allowing the legal system to do it]

After months of waiting for something to happen, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

to hand

available for use

I don't have all the latest data (immediately) to hand.

try your hand

to try to do something - usually + at

She wanted to try her hand at photography.

turn your hand to

to begin doing (something) usually in a skillful way :to start (a new activity, field of study, etc.)

an actress who has turned her hand to directing

After he left publishing, he turned his hand to law.

wash your hands of

xem wash

with your bare hands

using only your hands and no tools or weapons

He tried to kill me with his bare hands.

verb

hands; handed; handing

[+ obj] :to give (something) to someone using your hands

He handed her a letter. = He handed a letter to her.

Hand me that picture.

hand back

[phrasal verb]

hand (something) back or hand back (something) :to return (something) by handing it to someone

He handed the letter back (to her) without reading it.

The clerk handed back my credit card.

hand down

[phrasal verb]

hand (something) down or hand down (something)

to pass (something) from a person who is older (such as a parent) to a person who is younger (such as a child)

She will hand the diamond ring down to her niece.

The farm was handed down from generation to generation.

chiefly US law :to form and express (a decision or opinion) in writing

The Supreme Court has handed down its decision.

hand in

[phrasal verb]

hand (something) in or hand in (something) :to give (something) to a person who will review or accept it

Students should hand their papers in on Thursday.

He handed in his resignation.

hand it to

informal :to give credit to (someone) for doing something

I've got to hand it to you. You did a great job planning the party.

hand off

[phrasal verb]

hand (something) off or hand off (something) US :to give (something) to another person

(American football) The quarterback handed off the ball to the halfback.

She handed the job off to her assistant.

hand on

[phrasal verb]

hand (something) on or hand on (something) formal :to pass (something) from one person to another

These stories have been handed on from generation to generation.

hand out

[phrasal verb]

hand (something) out or hand out (something) :to give (something) to several or many people

They will hand out [=distribute] copies of the newsletter today.

He's always handing out advice to the people he works with.

She handed flyers out at the grocery store.

hand over

[phrasal verb]

hand (someone or something) over or hand over (someone or something) :to give up control or possession of (something or someone)

They demanded that he hand the documents over to them.

They agreed to hand over their hostages.

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