hands 1 of 2

noun

Definition of handsnext
plural of hand
1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something the final decision is in your hands

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2
as in enjoyment
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible

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hands

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hand
1
as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook

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2
as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another the clerk handed her the receipt

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3
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
  1. control
  2. enjoyment
  3. provides
  4. leaves
  5. grasp
  6. possession
  7. reaches
  8. arm
Noun
  • During the drive, the bus lost control, veered off a hilly road and fell into a river about 200 feet below the road, senior state official Deepak Rawat told the AP.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The same site favors Democrats to take control of the House by a 51% to 37% margin.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of control
Noun
  • The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As professionals continue to search for sustainable solutions to stress and burnout, TCM provides a blueprint for creating a harmonious life.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • Their expertise is not in building consumer-grade experiences, which leaves a gap for innovation in consumer healthcare devices.
    Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The same can be said for Costa Brazil’s Aroma, which leaves you wanting more after each wear; natural ingredients sourced from the Amazon (white jungle flora, Brazil orange oil) stir activate its captivating aroma.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • Mastering the pincer grasp The pincer grasp describes your toddler's ability to pick up objects with their thumb and forefinger.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Jamie Flanagan plays Father Mathis, a calm and empathetic leader who spares compassion for those fearing the devil as well as those who may already be in his grasp.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasp
Noun
  • Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The Commanders will take over for their first possession on their own 34.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of possession
Verb
  • Social Security payroll taxes stop being taken out in the year once your income reaches a certain amount.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the sun reaches the peak of Solar Cycle 25, sunspots located in regions of intense magnetic activity should increase, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reaches
Noun
  • Justin Herbert sparked the Chargers’ third consecutive victory with his arm and his legs, throwing a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the third quarter after running for a 4-yard score on a fourth-and-1 play from the Titans’ 4-yard line in the second quarter.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Officials urged those near the coast who ignored evacuation warnings to scrawl their names on their arms with indelible ink so their corpses could be identified.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of arm
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