Pronunciation: /bɪɡ hænd/

Definitions of big hand

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

Example Sentences

A1 My big hand can hold a lot of candy.

A2 She gave him a big hand for his performance on stage.

B1 The mechanic used his big hand to tighten the bolts on the car engine.

B2 The chef's big hand mixed the ingredients together with precision.

C1 The surgeon's big hand carefully performed the delicate operation.

C2 The artist's big hand created intricate and detailed sculptures.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

Example Sentences

A1 He has a big hand.

A2 She reached out with her big hand to shake mine.

B1 The carpenter used his big hand to hammer the nails into place.

B2 The chef's big hand skillfully flipped the pancakes in the pan.

C1 The surgeon's steady big hand performed the delicate operation with precision.

C2 The artist's big hand expertly crafted the intricate details of the sculpture.

Examples of big hand in a Sentence

formal The surgeon's steady big hand carefully performed the delicate operation.

informal My dad's got a big hand, so he's great at fixing things around the house.

slang I high-fived my friend with a big hand after we won the game.

figurative The CEO had a big hand in shaping the company's success.

Grammatical Forms of big hand

plural

big hands

comparative

bigger hand

superlative

biggest hand

present tense

has a big hand

future tense

will have a big hand

perfect tense

has had a big hand

continuous tense

is having a big hand

singular

big hand

positive degree

big hand

infinitive

to have a big hand

gerund

having a big hand

participle

a big-handed person

Origin and Evolution of big hand

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'big hand' originated from the Old English word 'hand' which referred to the physical extremity at the end of the arm.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'big hand' evolved to be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is skilled or proficient in a particular task or activity.