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Hand Definition–noun | 1. | the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area
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, fingers, and thumb. | | 2. | the corresponding part of the forelimb in any of the higher vertebrates. | | 3. | a terminal prehensile part, as the chela of a crustacean, or, in falconry, the foot of a falcon. | | 4. | something resembling a hand in shape or function, as various types of pointers: the hands of a clock. | | 6. | a person employed in manual labor or for general duties; worker; laborer: a factory hand; a ranch hand. | | 7. | a person who performs or is capable of performing a specific work, skill, or action: a real hand at geometry. | | 8. | skill; workmanship; characteristic touch: a painting that shows a master's hand. |
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table> | 9. | a person, with reference to ability or skill: He was a poor hand at running a business. | | 10. | a member of a ship's crew: All hands on deck! | | 11. | Often, hands. possession or power; control, custody, or care: to have someone's fate in one's hands. | | 12. | a position, esp. one of control, used for bargaining, negotiating, etc.: an action to strengthen one's hand. | | 13. | means, agency; instrumentality: death by his own hand. | | 14. | assistance; aid; active participation or cooperation: Give me a hand with this ladder. | | 15. | side; direction: no traffic on either hand of the road. | | 16. | style of handwriting; penmanship: She wrote in a beautiful hand. | | 17. | a person's signature: to set one's hand to a document. | | 18. | a round or outburst of applause for a performer: to get a hand. | | 19. | a promise or pledge, as of marriage: He asked for her hand in marriage. | | 20. | a linear measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters), used esp. in determining the height of horses. | | 21. | Cards. | a. | the cards dealt to or held by each player at one time. | | b. | the person holding the cards. | | c. | a single part of a game, in which all the cards dealt at one time are played. | | | 22. | Roman Law. manus (def. 2). | | 23. | hands, Manège. skill at manipulating the reins of a horse: To ride well, one must have good hands. |
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| 24. | a bunch, cluster, or bundle of various leaves, fruit, etc., as a bundle of tobacco leaves tied together or a cluster of bananas. | | 25. | Machinery. the deviation of a thread or tooth from the axial direction of a screw or gear, as seen from one end looking away toward the other. | | 26. | Building Trades. | a. | the position of the hinges of a door, in terms of right and left, as seen from outside the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads. | | b. | the position of the hinges of a casement sash, in terms of right and left, from inside the window. | | | 27. | Also called handle. the fabric properties that can be sensed by touching the material, as resilience, smoothness, or body: the smooth hand of satin. | | 28. | Archaic. a person considered as a source, as of information or of supply. | –verb (used with object) | 29. | to deliver or pass with or as if with the hand. | | 30. | to help, assist, guide, etc., with the hand: He handed the elderly woman across the street. | | 31. | Nautical. | a. | to take in or furl (a sail). | | b. | to haul on or otherwise handle. | | –adjective | 32. | of, belonging to, using, or used by the hand. | | 34. | carried in or worn on the hand. | | 35. | operated by hand; manual. | —Verb phrases<
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table class="luna-Ent"> | 36. | hand down, | a. | to deliver (the decision of a court): The jury handed down a verdict of guilty. | | b. | to transmit from one to another, esp. to bequeath to posterity: The ring had been handed down from her grandmother. | | | 37. | hand in, to submit; present for acceptance: She handed in her term paper after the deadline. | | 38. | hand off, Football. to hand the ball to a member of one's team in the course of a play. | | 39. | hand on, to transmit; pass on to a successor, posterity, etc.: The silver service was handed on to the eldest daughter of the family. | | 40. | hand out, to give or dis
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tribute; pass out: People were handing out leaflets on every corner. | | 41. | hand over, | a. | to deliver into the custody of another. | | b. | to surrender control of: He handed over his business to his children. | | —Idioms | 43. | at hand, | a. | within reach; nearby; close by. | | c. | ready for use: We keep a supply of canned goods at hand. | | | 45. | at the hand or hands of, by the action of; through the agency of: They suffered at the hands of their stepfather. | | 46. | by hand, by using the hands, as opposed to machines; manually: lace made by hand. | | 47. | change hands, to pass from one owner to another; change possession: The property has changed hands several times in recent years. | | 48. | come to hand, | a. | to come within one's reach or notice. | | b. | to be received; arrive: The spring stock came to hand last week. | | | 49. | eat out of one's hand, to be totally submissive to another; be very attentive or servile: That spoiled brat has her parents eating out of her hand. | | 50. | force one's hand, to prompt a person to take immediate action or to reveal his or her intentions: The criticism forced the governor's hand so that he had to declare his support of the tax bill. | | 51. | from hand to
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hand, from one person to another; through successive ownership or possession: The legendary jewel went from hand to hand. | | 52. | from hand to mouth, improvidently; precariously; with nothing in reserve: They looked forward to a time when they would no longer have to live from hand to mouth. | | 53. | give one's hand on or upon, to give one's word; seal a bargain by or as if by shaking hands: He said the goods would be delivered within a month and gave them his hand on it. | | 54. | hand and foot, | a. | so as to hinder movement: They tied him hand and foot. | | b. | slavishly and continually: Cinderella had to wait on her stepsisters hand and foot. | | | 55. | hand and glove, very intimately associated: Several high-ranking diplomats were found to be hand and glove with enemy agents. Also, hand in glove. | | 56. | hand in hand, | a. | with one's hand enclasped in that of another person. | | b. | closely associated; concurrently; conjointly: Doctors and nurses work hand in hand to save lives. | | | 57. | hand in one's checks, Chiefly British. cash (def. 7). | | 58. | hand it to, Informal. to give just credit to; pa
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y respect to: You have to hand it to her for getting the work out. | | 59. | hand over fist, speedily; increasingly: He owns a chain of restaurants and makes money hand over fist. | | 60. | hands down, | a. | effortlessly; easily: He won the championship hands down. | | b. | indisputably; incontestably: It was hands down the best race I've ever seen. | | | 61. | hands off! don't touch, strike, or interfere! keep away from!: Hands off my stereo! | | 62. | hands up! hold your hands above your head! give up! | | 63. | hand to hand, in direct combat; at close quarters: The troops foug
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ht hand to hand. | | 64. | have a hand in, to have a share in; participate in: It is impossible that she could have had a hand in this notorious crime. | | 65. | have one's hands full, to have a large or excessive amount of work to handle; be constantly busy: The personnel department has its hands full trying to process the growing number of applications. | | 66. | hold hands, to join hands with another person as a token of affection: They have been seen holding hands in public. | | 67. | in hand, | a. | under control: He kept the situation well in hand. | | b. | in one's possession: cash in hand. | | c. | in the process of consideration or settlement: regarding the matter in hand. | | | 68. | join hands, to unite in a common cause; combine: The democracies must join hands in order to survive. | | 69. | keep one's hand in, to continue to practice: He turned the business over to his sons, but he keeps his hand in it. I just play enough golf to keep my hand in. | | 70. | lay one's hands on, | a. | to obtain; acquire: I wish I could lay my hands on a good used piano. | | b. | to seize, esp. in order to punish: He wanted to lay his hands on the person who had backed into his car. | | c. | to impose the hands in a ceremonial fashion, as in ordination: The bishop laid hands on the candidates. | | | 71. | lend or give a hand, to lend assistance; help out: Lend a hand and we'll finish the job in no time. | | 72. | lift a hand, to exert any effort: She wouldn't lift a hand to help anyone. Also, lift a finger. | | 73. | off one's hands, | a. | out of one's charge or care: Now, with their children grown and off their hands, they will be free to travel. | | b. | successfully completed; finished: The lawyer planned a vacation as soon as the case was off his hands. | | | 74. | on all hands, | a. | by everyone; universally: It was decided on all hands to take an excursion. | | b. | on every side; all around: piercing glances on all hands. | Also, on every hand. | | 75. | on hand, | a. | in one's possession; at one's disposal: cash on hand. | | b. | about to occur; imminent: A change of government may be on hand. | | c. | present: There were not enough members on hand to constitute a quorum. | | | 76. | on the other hand, from another side or aspect; conversely: It was an unfortunate experience, but, on the other hand, one can learn from one's mistakes. | | 77. | on or upon one's hands, under one's care or management; as one's responsibility: He was left with a large surplus on his hands. | | 78. | out of hand, | a. | beyond control: to let one's temper get out of hand. | | b. | without delay; at once: The crisis obliged him to act out of hand. | | c. | no longer in process; finished: The case h
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as been out of hand for some time. | | d. | without consideration or deliberation: to reject a proposal out of hand. | | | 79. | shake hands, to clasp another's hand in greeting, congratulation, or agreement: They shook hands on the proposed partnership. | | 80. | show one's hand, to disclose or display one's true intentions or motives: The impending revolution forced him to show his hand. | | 81. | sit on one's hands, | a. | to be unenthusiastic or unappreciative; fail to applaud: It was a lively show, but the audience sat on its hands. | | b. | to take no action; be passive or hesitant: While he was being beaten, the others sat on their hands. | | | 82. | take a hand in, to take part in; participate in: If the strike continues, the government will have to take a hand in the negotiations. | | 83. | take in hand, | a. | to undertake responsibility for; assume charge: When both parents died, an uncle took the youngster in hand. | | b. | to deal with; treat of: We'll take the matter in hand at the next meeting. | | | 84. | throw up one's hands, to admit one's inadequacy, exasperation, or failure; despair: When the general received reports of an enemy build-up, he threw up his hands. | | 85. | tie one's hands, to render one powerless to act; thwart: The provisions of the will tied his hands. Also, have one's hands tied. | | 86. | tip one's hand, to reveal one's plans or intentions before the propitious time. | | 87. | to hand, | a. | within reach; accessible or nearby. | | b. | into one's possession: A search of the attic brought some valuable antiques to hand. | | | 88. | try one's hand (at), to test one's skill or aptitude for: After becoming a successful painter, he decided to try his hand at sculpture. | | 89. | turn or put one's hand to, to set to work at; busy oneself with: He turned his hand successfully to gardening. | | 90. | wash one's hands of, to disclaim any further responsibility for; renounce interest in or support of: I washed my hands of the entire affair. | | 91. | with a heavy hand, | a. | with severity; oppressively: The law will punish offenders with a heavy hand. | | b. | in a clumsy manner; awkwardly; gracelessly: The play was directed with a heavy hand. | | | 92. | with a high hand, in an arrogant or dictatorial manner; arbitrarily: He ran the organization with a high hand. | | From Dictionary
Cream Definition–noun | 1. | the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized. | | 2. | a soft solid or thick liquid containing medicaments or other specific ingredients, applied externally for a prophylactic, therapeutic, or cosmetic purpose. | | 3. | Usually, creams. a soft-centered confection of fondant or fudge coated with chocolate. | | 4. | a purée or soup containing cream or milk: cream of tomato soup. | | 5. | the best part of anything: the cream of society. | | 6. | a yellowish white; light tint of yellow or buff. | –verb (used without object) | 9. | Informal. to advance or favor only the wealthiest, most skilled or talented, etc., esp. so as to reap the benefits oneself: Management is creaming by advancing only the most productive workers. | | 10. | Also, cream one's jeans. Slang: Vulgar. | a. | to have an orgasm, esp. to ejaculate or experience glandular lubrication of the vagina. | | b. | to be overcome, as in rapturous admiration or delight. | | –verb (used with object) | 11. | to work (butter and sugar, or the like) to a smooth, creamy mass. | | 12. | to prepare (chicken, oysters, vegetables, etc.) with cream, milk, or a cream sauce. | | 13. | to allow (milk) to form cream. | | 15. | to separate as cream. | | 16. | to take the cream or best part of. | | 17. | to use a cosmetic cream on. | | 18. | to add cream to (tea, coffee, etc.). | | 19. | Slang. | a. | to beat or damage severely; lambaste. | | c. | to accomplish, esp. to pass (a test or course), with great ease and success: She creamed the math test, getting the highest grade in the class. | | –adjective | 20. | of the color cream; cream-colored. | —Idiom | 21. | cream of the crop, the best or choicest: a college that accepts only students who are the cream of the crop. | | From Dictionary
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