Hands: meaning, definitions and examples

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hands

 

[ hรฆndz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

useful tools

The terminal part of the human arm located below the forearm, used for grasping and holding. Hands consist of fingers, thumbs, palms, and wrists.

Synonyms

fists, mitts, paws

Examples of usage

  • She washed her hands before dinner.
  • He shook my hand when we met.
  • I have a cut on my hand.
  • The baby reached out his tiny hand.
  • We held hands as we walked along the beach.
Context #2 | Noun

playing cards

A round of applause in which two joined hands are brought together and then drawn apart with a clapping sound.

Synonyms

acclaim, applause, ovation

Examples of usage

  • We gave him a big hand for his performance.
  • The audience burst into applause, giving a standing ovation.
Context #3 | Verb

actions

To physically take and hold something or someone.

Synonyms

give, pass, transfer

Examples of usage

  • She handed me a cup of tea.
  • He handed in his resignation letter.

Translations

Translations of the word "hands" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรฃos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรคnde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rฤ™ce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mains

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hendur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™llษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manos

Etymology

The word 'hands' originated from Old English 'hand', which has Germanic origins. The word has been used to refer to the terminal part of the human arm for centuries, symbolizing strength, dexterity, and connection. Hands are essential tools for everyday tasks and have played a significant role in human evolution and development.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #467, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.