Hands: meaning, definitions and examples
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hands
[ hรฆndz ]
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
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.
playing cards
A round of applause in which two joined hands are brought together and then drawn apart with a clapping sound.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We gave him a big hand for his performance.
- The audience burst into applause, giving a standing ovation.
Translations
Translations of the word "hands" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mรฃos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Hรคnde
๐ฎ๐ฉ tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rฤce
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ
๐ซ๐ท mains
๐ช๐ธ manos
๐น๐ท eller
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ ruce
๐ธ๐ฐ ruky
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ roke
๐ฎ๐ธ hendur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษllษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.