hand

[hænd]

Definition:
1. The (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb.
2. Something written by hand.
3. One of two sides of an issue.

Use 'hand' in a sentence:

1. He's good at making things with his hands.
2. She held up her hand stiffly.
3. She crumpled the paper in her hand.
4. The whole thing just came apart in my hands.
5. Put your hand up if you know the answer.
6. His hand was slippery with sweat.
7. She withdrew her hand from his.
8. I went over to see if I could lend a hand.
9. Sylvia, camera in hand, asked, 'Where do we go first?'
10. I put my hand into my pocket and pulled out the letter.
11. Parker could have customers eating out of his hand.
12. Her hand was shaking noticeably.
13. Each pleat was stitched in place by hand.
14. The fabric was painted by hand.
15. The civilian population were suffering greatly at the hands of the security forces.
16. At that time, the castle was in enemy hands.
17. Let's give 'em a big hand.
18. He raised a hand in greeting.
19. He laid a hand on my arm.
20. This item should be hand washed.
21. He patted her hand patronizingly.
22. I took him by the hand.
23. Having the right equipment at hand will be enormously helpful.
24. I managed to grab her hand.
25. He gave Stephanie a free hand in the decoration.
26. He raised his hand to wave.
27. I could see you'd want a hand with the children.
28. The study will strengthen the hand of congressmen who want stricter enforcement of the 14-year-old Act.
29. He came to ask Usha's father for her hand in marriage.
30. His hand had been badly lacerated.
31. He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year.
32. I saw them making their way, hand in hand, down the path.
33. Come and give me a hand in the garden.
34. Let me give you a hand with those bags.
35. Patty began reading everything she could get her hands on.
36. Realizing that his retirement was near at hand, he looked for some additional income.
37. We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands.
38. Your hand looks badly burnt.
39. His hand met hers.
40. The hand of the military authorities can be seen in the entire electoral process.
41. His hand fastened on her arm.
42. I feel that possibly the majority of these dogs are in the wrong hands.
43. We need to free business from the dead hand of bureaucracy.
44. She'll have them eating out of her hand in no time.
45. His hand accidentally brushed against hers.
46. He took my hand in his.
47. He met mill hands, miners and farm labourers.
48. I had a very good 14.2 hands pony, called Brandy.
49. The house has changed hands several times.
50. She closed her hand over his.
51. He carefully inspected his hand.
52. For us, research and teaching go hand in hand.
53. She went like this with her hand.
54. He now works as a farm hand.
55. He raised his hand in greeting.
56. Her hand knocked against the glass.
57. Power is largely concentrated in the hands of a small elite.
58. She felt a hand of steel on her arm.
59. The firm has changed hands many times over the years.
60. Frank rasped a hand across his chin.
61. He blamed the press for forcing his hand.
62. Fewer people write with their left hand than with their right.
63. The manuscripts were written in the composer's own hand.
64. She had her hands full with new arrivals.
65. Hand in hand with the police inquiries the government has also announced a full investigation.
66. Put your hand up if you need more paper.
67. A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand.
68. He patted his sister's hand consolingly.
69. I bought the camera second-hand.
70. I bought my car second-hand.
71. Dip your hand in to see how hot the water is.
72. You take your life in your hands just crossing the road here.
73. He thanked all who had a hand in his release.
74. Those children need a firm hand to make them behave.
75. She's an old hand at dealing with the press.
76. It was time to hand over the reins of power.
77. Do you want me to come along and hold your hand?
78. She tried to keep hold of the child's hand.
79. He held out his free hand and I took it.
80. She seized hold of my hand.
81. The UN inspectors work hand in glove with the Western intelligence agencies.
82. He is leaving his north London business in the hands of a colleague.
83. All the relevant records are easily available ready to hand.
84. The emergency services were on hand with medical advice.
85. Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.
86. Farm workers milked cows by hand.
87. Give me your hand while we cross the road.
88. Her right hand is inches from mine.