Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Hand.
How to pronounce hand:
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Hand - as a noun
The (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
Example: "He had the hands of a surgeon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
manusmittpawHypernyms (Closely Related)
extremityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A hired laborer on a farm or ranch
Example: "The hired hand fixed the railing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hired handhired manHypernyms (Closely Related)
jacklaborerlabourermanual laborerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something written by hand
Example: "She recognized his handwriting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
handwritingscriptHypernyms (Closely Related)
writingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ability
Example: "He wanted to try his hand at singing"
A position given by its location to the side of an object
Example: "Objections were voiced on every hand"
The cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
Example: "I didn't hold a good hand all evening"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dealHypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulationaggregationassemblagecollectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
One of two sides of an issue
Example: "On the one hand..., but on the other hand..."
A rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
Example: "The big hand counts the minutes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pointerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
Example: "The horse stood 20 hands"
A member of the crew of a ship
Example: "All hands on deck"
A card player in a game of bridge
Example: "We need a 4th hand for bridge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bridge playerHypernyms (Closely Related)
card playerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A round of applause to signify approval
Example: "Give the little lady a great big hand"
Terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
Example: "The kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting"
Example Sentences
"He handed me a hot cup of coffee."
"Can you hand me the remote control?"
"She handed over her keys to the valet."
"The teacher handed out the test papers to the students."
"Please hand in your assignment before leaving."
Word Game Points
Is HAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is HAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is HAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
