OLD HAND Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase old hand. (close relations)
Definition of OLD HAND
Best Alternative Words for OLD HAND
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veteran | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a serviceman who has seen considerable active service • a person who has served in the armed forces • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service adjective satellite • rendered competent through trial and experience | ||||||||
ace | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number • proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II • one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face • a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field • a serve that the receiver is unable to reach adjective satellite • of the highest quality verb • succeed at easily • score an ace against • play (a hole) in one stroke • serve an ace against (someone) | ||||||||
adept | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
authority | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||||
expert | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood | ||||||||
guru | nounn | |||||||
noun • a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher • each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion • a recognized leader in some field or of some movement | ||||||||
maestro | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an artist of consummate skill | ||||||||
master | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an artist of consummate skill • a person who has general authority over others • a combatant who is able to defeat rivals • directs the work of others • presiding officer of a school • an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution • an authority qualified to teach apprentices • key that secures entrance everywhere adjective satellite • most important element verb • be or become completely proficient or skilled in • get on top of; deal with successfully • have dominance or the power to defeat over • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
pro | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) noun • an athlete who plays for pay • an argument in favor of a proposal adverb • in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc. | ||||||||
professional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood • of or relating to or suitable as a profession • characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession • of or relating to a profession noun • a person engaged in one of the learned professions • an athlete who plays for pay • an authority qualified to teach apprentices adjective satellite • engaged in by members of a profession | ||||||||
sage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom • aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc • any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb adjective satellite • having wisdom that comes with age and experience • of the grey-green color of sage leaves | ||||||||
virtuoso | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field • a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry adjective satellite • having or revealing supreme mastery or skill | ||||||||
old-timer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • an elderly man | ||||||||
oldtimer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • an elderly man | ||||||||
stager | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | ||||||||
warhorse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • horse used in war | ||||||||
old stager | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service |