hand

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.