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Commonhand
The correct spelling is hand.
How to pronounce hand
/hænd/
nounIPA: /hænd/
Say it like: Han-d
The correct spelling is hand. The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals. For example: "Her hands are really strong."
Usage Examples
“Her hands are really strong.”
“an old hand at speaking; large farms need many farm hands”
“Bob gave Alice a hand to move the furniture.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
- 2.That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
- 3.In linear measurement:
- 4.A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
- 5.Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
verb
- 1.To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
- 2.To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
- 3.To manage.
- 4.To seize; to lay hands on.
- 5.To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
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