Pronunciation: /hænd/
noun a part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of fingers and a thumb
A1 She held her friend's hand tightly while crossing the street.
A2 He waved his hand to say hello to his neighbor.
B1 The mechanic fixed the car engine with his skilled hands.
B2 The artist used a paintbrush in one hand and a palette in the other.
C1 The surgeon's steady hands performed the delicate heart surgery flawlessly.
C2 The pianist's hands flew across the keys with incredible speed and precision.
verb to give or pass something to someone
A1 She handed me the book.
A2 He handed out flyers for the event.
B1 The teacher handed in the grades to the principal.
B2 The CEO handed over control of the company to her successor.
C1 The diplomat handed out awards to the winners of the competition.
C2 The president handed down a decree that all citizens must follow.
formal Please hand me the document when you have a moment.
informal Can you hand me that pen over there?
slang Hey, hand me a slice of pizza, will ya?
figurative She played her cards close to her chest, not revealing her hand.
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