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Definition of hand

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Hand (n.) Agency in transmission from one person to another; as, to buy at first hand, that is, from the producer, or when new; at second hand, that is, when no longer in the producer's hand, or when not new..

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Sexdigitist :: Sexdigitist (n.) One who has six fingers on a hand, or six toes on a foot..

Uphand :: Uphand (a.) Lifted by the hand, or by both hands; as, the uphand sledge..

Treat :: Treat (v. t.) To discourse on; to handle in a particular manner, in writing or speaking; as, to treat a subject diffusely..

Culverin :: Culverin (n.) A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles..

Foreseize :: Foreseize (v. t.) To seize beforehand.

Jemidar :: "Jemidar (n.) The chief or leader of a hand or body of persons; esp., in the native army of India, an officer of a rank corresponding to that of lieutenant in the English army..

Speculation :: Speculation (n.) A game at cards in which the players buy from one another trumps or whole hands, upon a chance of getting the highest trump dealt, which entitles the holder to the pool of stakes..

Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..

Fork :: Fork (n.) An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curved; -- used from piercing, holding, taking up, or pitching anything..

Knob :: Knob (n.) A knoblike ornament or handle; as, the knob of a lock, door, or drawer..

Span :: Span (v. t.) To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder..

Box :: Box (v. i.) To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar..

Pregustation :: Pregustation (n.) The act of tasting beforehand; foretaste.

Handily :: Handily (adv.) In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.

Claw :: Claw (v. i.) To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw..

Turnover :: Turnover (n.) An apprentice, in any trade, who is handed over from one master to another to complete his time..

Merchandisable :: Merchandisable (a.) Such as can be used or transferred as merchandise.

Single :: Single (n.) A handful of gleaned grain.

Running :: Running (a.) Flowing; easy; cursive; as, a running hand..

Slip :: Slip (n.) Potter's clay in a very liquid state, used for the decoration of ceramic ware, and also as a cement for handles and other applied parts..