OZDIC

hand

UK /ˈhænd/ US /ˈhænd/
noun 5verb 5name 1phrase 1

Definitions

noun

1

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

Her hands are really strong.

I made a speaking trumpet of my hands and commenced to whoop “Ahoy!” and “Hello!” at the top of my lungs. […] The Colonel woke up, and, after asking what in brimstone was the matter, opened his mouth and roared “Hi!” and “Hello!” like the bull of Bashan.

2

That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.

3

That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.

I hear the clock a'ticking on the mantel shelf / See the hands a'moving, but I'm by myself

4

That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

5

That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.

verb

1

To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

He handed them the letter. She handed me an opportunity.

It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits.

2

To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

to hand a lady into a carriage

3

To manage.

I bleſs my Chain, I hand my Oar, / Nor think on all I left on Shoar.

4

To seize; to lay hands on.

wee will not hand a rope more

5

To pledge by the hand; to handfast.

name

1

A surname.

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