The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
A limb resembling a human hand, found in certain animals, and also refers to the index or pointer on a dial used to indicate time.
A term that can represent a set of cards in a card game, a bundle of tobacco leaves, or a bunch of bananas.
A noun "hand" represents something that resembles a human hand and can also refer to a bunch of bananas.
A noun "hand" represents a unit of linear measurement, specifically four inches, often used in measuring the height of horses.
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
A performer more or less skilful.
An instance of helping.
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
A person's autograph or signature.
Promise, word; especially of a betrothal.
Personal possession; ownership.
(usually in the plural, hands) Management, domain, control.
Applause.
(historical) A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
(firearms) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
A whole rhizome of ginger.
The feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.
(transitive) To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
(transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
(transitive, rare) To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
(transitive, nautical, said of a sail) To furl.