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HAND Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb adverb noun 3 noun verb adverb Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical Biographical Name Biographical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical Biographical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In hand 1 of 3 noun ˈhand Synonyms of hand often attributive 1 a (1) : the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey holding a pair of scissors in his hand She put her hands over her eyes. (2) : the forelimb segment (such as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization b : something resembling a hand: such as (1) : an indicator or pointer on a dial the hands of a clock (2) : a character ☞ used to direct particular attention (as to a note or paragraph) : fist , index (3) : a cluster of bananas developed from a single flower group (4) : a branched rootstock of ginger (5) : a bunch of large leaves (as of tobacco) tied together usually with another leaf c : a part serving the function of or resembling a hand: such as (1) : the hind foot of an ape (2) : the chela of a crustacean 2 a : personal possession — usually used in plural The documents fell into the hands of the enemy. b : control , supervision — usually used in plural left the matter in her hands 3 a : one of two sides or aspects of an issue or argument On the one hand we can appeal for peace, and on the other, declare war. b : side , direction soldiers fighting on either hand 4 a : assistance or aid especially involving physical effort lend a hand b : participation , interest had no hand in the decision c : a round of applause Let's give them a big hand . 5 a : skill , ability tried her hand at sailing b : an instrumental part had a hand in the victory 6 : a pledge especially of betrothal or bestowal in marriage He asked for her hand in marriage. 7 a (1) : the cards or pieces held by a player studied her hand (2) : a player in a card game or board game b : a single round in a game lost the first hand but won the next two c : the force or solidity of one's position (as in negotiations) trying to strengthen their hand 8 a (1) : a person employed at manual labor or general tasks a ranch hand (2) : worker , employee employed over a hundred hands b : a member of a ship's crew All hands on deck! c : a person who performs or executes a particular work two portraits by the same hand d : a person skilled in a particular action or pursuit a great hand at carpentry e : a specialist or veteran in a usually designated activity or region a Latin America hand 9 a : style of execution : workmanship the hand of a master b : handiwork , doings the hand of vandals c : the feel of or tactile reaction to something (such as silk or leather) 10 a : style of penmanship : handwriting wrote in a fancy hand b : signature 11 : a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses a horse that is 15 hands high 12 : a punch made with a specified hand knocked him out with a good right hand see also: at hand at the hands of by hand in hand on all hands on hand on one's hands out of hand to hand hand 2 of 3 verb handed ; handing ; hands transitive verb 1 a : to give, pass, or transmit with the hand hand a letter to her b : to present or provide with handed him a surprise 2 : to lead, guide, or assist with the hand hand a lady into a bus 3 a : furl hand the sail b obsolete : to touch or manage with the hands also : to deal with see also: hand it to hand 3 of 3 adverb : with the hands rather than by machine hand stitched Synonyms of hand Relevance Noun side aspect angle Verb provide give supply See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of hand in a Sentence Noun These gloves will keep your hands warm. She put her hands over her eyes. He sat quietly with his hands folded in his lap. Do you need a hand ? Verb was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook the clerk handed her the receipt See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun Osvaldo said, trying to push the coins into my hand . — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker , 3 May 2026 Abel made the rounds across the floor, stopping at each booth to greet employees and shake hands with shareholders. — Yun Li,alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC , 2 May 2026 Verb Find the funniest kids in the room, hand them the keys, and get out of the way. — Joe Otterson, Variety , 30 Apr. 2026 The game remained 3-3 until Mark Vientos doubled in Soto — who had another solid afternoon going 2-for-3 with a double and a walk — to hand a 4-3 lead over to their bullpen. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News , 30 Apr. 2026 Adverb And putting money in people’s pockets goes hand -in-hand with social distancing policies, by defraying some of the costs of closing non-essential businesses, which in turn threatens the reliable paychecks of thousands of workers. — Ben Adler, The New Republic , 13 Apr. 2020 The two phenomena go hand -in-hand: The Arctic Oscillation is positive because the polar vortex is strong. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020 See All Example Sentences for hand Word History Etymology Noun, Verb, and Adverb Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hant hand First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of hand was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing hand a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush a free hand a helping hand at first hand at hand at the hand of back of one's hand back of the hand bear a hand bite the hand that feeds one black hand by hand by one's own hand by the hand cap in hand caught with his hand in the close at hand dab hand dead hand died by her own hand eat out of one's hand eat out of someone's hand eldest hand field hand force one's hand force someone's hand four - hand four - in - hand free hand give / lend me a hand with glad - hand grease the hand of had / held the whip hand hand and foot hand and glove hand ax hand back hand baggage hand blender hand brake hand cream hand down hand down a decision hand - eye coordination hand - feed hand, foot and mouth disease hand gel hand glass hand - holding hand in hand in glove hand in hand hand it to hand job hand lens hand luggage hand - me - down hand mixer hand off hand on hand organ hand out hand over hand over fist hand - painted hand puppet hand roll hand running hand signal hand - to - hand hand - to - mouth hand tool hand towel hand truck hand up hand - waving hand - wringing hat in hand have a hand in have (someone) in the palm of one's hand heavy hand helping hand hour hand in hand in the cup of someone's hand in the hollow of one's hand invisible hand iron hand keep one's hand in know something like the back of one's hand lay a hand on left - hand lend a hand lend a (helping) hand minute hand near at hand note of hand oil the hand old hand on every hand on hand on one hand on the one hand on the other hand out of hand overplay one's hand ranch hand right - hand right - hand man rule with an iron fist / hand running hand second hand section hand set one's hand to show one's hand sleight of hand sweep hand sweep - second hand the task at hand the upper hand the whip hand tip one's hand to hand try one's hand turn a hand turn one's hand turn one's hand to upper hand wait on (someone) hand and foot whip hand with a heavy hand See More Rhymes for hand band banned bland brand canned fanned gland lande mande manned panned planned See All Rhymes for hand Browse Nearby Words hancockite hand Hand See all Nearby Words Articles Related to hand Your Body Is a Metaphor 8 phrases inspired by parts of the body Anatomy 101: Obscure Words for Body... Or: It's called a what? How many scruples in a dram? The origins of 8 units of measurement Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand. Accessed 6 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition hand 1 of 2 noun ˈhand 1 a : the free end part of the arm or forelimb when used (as in human beings) for handling, grasping, and holding b : any of various bodily parts (as the hind foot of an ape or the pincers of a crab) that are like the hand in structure or function 2 : something resembling a hand: as a : a pointer on a dial b : a figure of a hand with index finger extended to point something out c : a bunch of bananas 3 : personal possession : control in the hands of the enemy 4 a : side entry 1 sense 2 , direction fighting on either hand b : a side or point of view in an issue or argument on the one hand , we can declare a tie, or on the other hand , keep playing 5 : a pledge especially of marriage asked for her hand 6 : handwriting sense 2 7 : skill sense 1 , ability try one's hand at chess 8 a : assistance or help involving physical effort lend a hand b : a part or share in doing something take a hand in the work 9 : a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (about 10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses 10 : a round of applause give him a hand 11 a : the cards or pieces held by a player in a game b : a single round in a game 12 a : one who performs or produces a work two portraits by the same hand b : a hired worker c : a member of