'hand' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'hand' with 20 example sentences.
- hand noun
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: the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
: a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
: something written by hand
: ability
: a position given by its location to the side of an object
: the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
: one of two sides of an issue
: a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
: a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
: a member of the crew of a ship
: a card player in a game of bridge
: a round of applause to signify approval
: terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
: physical assistance
- hand verb
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: place into the hands or custody of
: guide or conduct or usher somewhere
on the other hand
hand over
hands
hand out
hand in
at hand
hand down
left-handed
left hand
right-hand
second-hand
by hand
I washed my hands with soap and water.
He washed his hands with hot water.
They write with their left hands.
Hold the ball with both hands.
Raise your hand if you want to speak.
Why are your hands so cold?
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.
I came home empty handed.
Your fate is in my hands.
Raise your hand if you know the answer.
I caught a big fish yesterday with my bare hands.
The puppy tried to bite my hand.
Why do you have a knife in your hand?
Why do people shake hands?
Never rub your eyes when your hands are dirty.
She handed the empty bottle to him.
Would you like to hold my hand?
His work is selling second-hand cars.
Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
He raised his hand to ask a question.