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Hands

/hæn(d)z/

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

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📖 Definitions of "Hands"

noun

1
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
"Her hands are really strong."
2
That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
3
In linear measurement:
4
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.

verb

1
To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
"He handed them the letter. She handed responsibility over to her deputy."
2
To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
"to hand a lady into a carriage"
3
To manage.
4
To seize; to lay hands on.

🔄 Synonyms of "Hands"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
workforcenoun	The total population of a country or region that is employed or employable.
custodynoun	The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
mennoun	(collective, dated, fantasy) (The) people, humanity, man(kind).
manpowernoun	The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
work forcenoun	Alternative form of workforce. [All the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hands"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
mennoun	(collective, dated, fantasy) (The) people, humanity, man(kind).
custodynoun	The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
work forcenoun	Alternative form of workforce. [All the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.]
workforcenoun	The total population of a country or region that is employed or employable.
manpowernoun	The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
palmsnoun	A surname from Dutch.
needlesnoun	A city in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
reinsnoun	The lower part of the back.
sideburnsnoun	Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.
edenoun	A surname.
mainnoun	(not in generic modern use) That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
cellnoun	(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself.
legsnoun	(colloquial, oenology) Viscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.
scopenoun	The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.
helpnoun	(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
gripnoun	A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
clutchesnoun	(idiomatic, usually in the plural) Grasp; possession; control.
crewnoun	A group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft.
onnoun	In the Japanese language, a pronunciation, or reading, of a kanji character that was originally based on the character's pronunciation in Chinese, contrasted with kun.
feetnoun	(obsolete) Fact; performance; feat.