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    • \ ˈhand 

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    [Verb]  | "hand" 


    1: to give, pass, or transmit with the hand

    2: to present or provide with

    3: to lead, guide, or assist with the hand


    Origin: 15th century ;

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    [Noun]  | "hand" | \ ˈhand \


    1: the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey

    2: the forelimb segment (such as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization

    3: something resembling a hand: such as


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hant hand;

    [Noun]  | "dishpan hands" 


    1: a condition of dryness, redness, and scaling of the hands that results typically from repeated exposure to, sensitivity to, or overuse of cleaning materials (such as detergents) used especially in housework


    Origin: 1944 ;

    [Adverb]  | "hands down" | \ ˈhan(d)z-ˈdau̇n \


    1: without much effort : easily

    2: without question


    Origin: 1853 ;

    [Adjective]  | "hands-off" | \ ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯf \


    1: characterized by noninterference


    Origin: 1860 ;

    [Adjective]  | "hands-on" | \ ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn \


    1: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something; also : involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands

    2: characterized by active personal involvement


    Origin: 1969 ;

    [Adjective]  | "hands-free" 


    1: designed to be used without being held in the hands

    [Adjective]  | "all-hands-on-deck" 


    1: of, relating to, or being a situation in which every available person is needed or called to assist


    Origin: 1935 ;

    [Idiom]  | "hands are tied" 


    1: —used to say that someone is unable to act freely because something (such as a rule or law) prevents it

    [Noun phrase]  | "laying on of hands" 


    1: the act of laying hands usually on a person's head to confer a spiritual blessing (as in Christian ordination, confirmation, or faith healing)


    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "hands" 


    1: the ability to direct the course of something;


      * e.g., " ... the final decision is in your hands "





    2: the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal;


      * e.g., " ... I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible "



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    [Noun]  | "hand" 


    1: a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded;


      * e.g., " ... on the one hand, you would have more storage space in a larger house, but on the other, you would have more rooms to heat "





    2: a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line;


      * e.g., " ... tall buildings rose on either hand "





    3: an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information;


      * e.g., " ... both hands of the clock pointed to 12 "





    [Verb]  | "hands" 


    1: to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption;


      * e.g., " ... was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook "





    2: to shift possession of (something) from one person to another;


      * e.g., " ... the clerk handed her the receipt "





    3: to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another;


      * e.g., " ... handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys "



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    [Verb]  | "hand" 


    1: to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption;


      * e.g., " ... was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook "





    2: to shift possession of (something) from one person to another;


      * e.g., " ... the clerk handed her the receipt "





    3: to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another;


      * e.g., " ... handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys "



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    [Verb]  | "hands on" 


    1: as in hands down, passes (down);


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    [Adjective]  | "hands-down" 


    1: involving minimal difficulty or effort;


      * e.g., " ... after all that worrying, the game for the championship turned out to be a hands-down win "





    [Adverb]  | "hands down" 


    1: without any question;


      * e.g., " ... she is hands down the most gifted musician in the class "





    2: without difficulty;


      * e.g., " ... she'll win the dancing competition hands down "



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     [ "hands" ]

    1: When somebody says or does something stupid, "hands" is called on them. The person that called it gets to slap the other person's hand. If somebody calls "brakes" then it cancels out "hands", therefore one would call "hands, no brakes" to prevent that from happening.

      * e.g.,  ... Jonathon: Shit, I don't know what to write in this example box! 

     [ "hands" ]

    1: The ability to catch a football very easily, and barely ever drop it no matter the difficulty.

      * e.g.,  ... Randy Moss has hands dawg. 

     [ "hands" ]

    1: the part on your body at the end of your arms with fingers that you type with dumbass!

      * e.g.,  ... My hands are cold! 

     [ "hands" ]

    1: You say HANDS when someone basically says something wrong, and when you do say HANDS then you get to slap that person in the hand. But if they say NO HANDS then you don't slap them. - Fun to play anywhere.

      * e.g.,  ... Teacher: We are going to learn about math today. 

     [ "hands" ]

    1: Hands are what you use to masturbate, you sick bastard.

      * e.g.,  ... "Did you watch that porno last night? I almost broke my hands and cummed all over the place." 

     [ "hands" ]

    1: In the world of graffiti, short for a handstlyle.

      * e.g.,  ... We caught hands up and down that bridge last night. 

     [ "hands" ]

    1: dirty hands that are red and wrinkling, lower area of the humanbody

      * e.g.,  ... justin had a dirty hands! 

     [ "Hand in hand" ]

    1: Committed to your soulmate, no matter what, United, showing of strength, 2 as one. To have true love.

      * e.g.,  ... Sarah and Justin are the definition of true love, they walk this earth hand in hand. 

     [ "hand in hand" ]

    1: Two things being tied

      * e.g.,  ... I have three favorites they all go hand in hand. 

     [ "hand-to-hand" ]

    1: A physical exchange of drugs for money or the crime associated with this act.

      * e.g.,  ... Van $tylez: What did you get locked up for back then? 

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