Hand

noun
/hænd/

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things

Example Sentences

He raised his hand to ask a question.

She raised her hand to ask a question.

Example Expressions

in safe hands

Synonyms

palm, fist, mitt, grip, hold
Entry 1
palm, fist, mitt
Entry 2
palm, fist, grip, hold

Antonyms

foot, leg, neglect
Entry 1
foot, leg
Entry 2
foot, neglect

Collocations

shake hands, hand in hand, by hand, helping hand, hand in, hand out, raise hand
Entry 1
shake hands, hand in hand, by hand, helping hand
Entry 2
shake hands, hand in, hand out, raise hand

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