Definition of hand

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Hand (n.) That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See Manus..

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Foreshadow :: Foreshadow (v. t.) To shadow or typi/y beforehand; to prefigure.
Skillet :: Skillet (n.) A small vessel of iron, copper, or other metal, with a handle, used for culinary purpose, as for stewing meat..
Thrusting :: Thrusting (n.) The act of squeezing curd with the hand, to expel the whey..
Wale :: Wale (v. t.) To choose; to select; specifically (Mining), to pick out the refuse of (coal) by hand, in order to clean it..
Line :: Line (n.) A threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark..
Gauche :: Gauche (n.) Left handed; hence, awkward; clumsy..
Ambidextrous :: Ambidextrous (a.) Having the faculty of using both hands with equal ease.
Putting :: Putting (n.) The throwing of a heavy stone, shot, etc., with the hand raised or extended from the shoulder; -- originally, a Scottish game..
Manual :: Manual (a.) A small book, such as may be carried in the hand, or conveniently handled; a handbook; specifically, the service book of the Roman Catholic Church..
Oligarchy :: Oligarchy (n.) A form of government in which the supreme power is placed in the hands of a few persons; also, those who form the ruling few..
Box :: Box (v. t.) To strike with the hand or fist, especially to strike on the ear, or on the side of the head..
Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.
Handfast :: Handfast (a.) Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands.
Longimanous :: Longimanous (a.) Having long hands.
Precaution :: Precaution (n.) A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against accident..
Cestus :: Cestus (n.) A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron..
Butteris :: Butteris (n.) A steel cutting instrument, with a long bent shank set in a handle which rests against the shoulder of the operator. It is operated by a thrust movement, and used in paring the hoofs of horses..
Beck :: Beck (n.) A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, esp. as a call or command..
Journeyman :: "Journeyman (n.) Formerly, a man hired to work by the day; now, commonly, one who has mastered a handicraft or trade; -- distinguished from apprentice and from master workman..
Treason :: Treason (n.) The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance, or of betraying the state into the hands of a foreign power; disloyalty; treachery..
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