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Meaning of the word hands in English

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hands

Noun

1.

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb.

Example:
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he was leading her by the hand
Synonym:
fist palm paw mitt duke hook meat hook manus metacarpus
Antonym:
foot
2.

a pointer on a clock or watch indicating the passing of units of time.

Example:
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the second hand
Synonym:
pointer indicator needle arrow marker index

Verb

1.

pick (something) up and give it to (someone).

Example:
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he handed each man a glass
Synonym:
pass give reach throw toss chuck bung
Antonym:
take away from
2.

hold the hand of (someone) in order to help them move in the specified direction.

Example:
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he handed him into a carriage
Synonym:
assist help aid give someone a hand guide convey conduct lead
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Related Word:
hand handful hands-on hand in at the hands of to hand in hand