Definition of "hand" in Anglais

noun

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
- Her hands are really strong.
That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
In linear measurement:
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
- Large farms need many farm hands.
A performer more or less skilful.
- an old hand at public speaking
An instance of helping.
- Bob gave Alice a hand to move the furniture.
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
- a good hand
A person's autograph or signature.
- Given under my Hand and Seal of the State this 1st Day of January, 2010.
Promise, word; especially of a betrothal.
- They once made Mourning and Fasting for the Death of the English Governor, who had given his Hand to come on such a Day to 'em, and neither came nor sent; believing, when a Man's Word was past, nothing but Death could or should prevent his keeping it: And when they saw he was not dead, they ask'd him what Name they had for a Man who promis'd a Thing he did not do?
Personal possession; ownership.
(chiefly in the plural) Management, domain, control.
- in safe hands
- in good hands
- He lost his job when the factory changed hands.
- With the business back in the founder's hands, there is new hope for the company.
- With John in charge of the project, it's in good hands.
(colloquial, chiefly in the negative plural) A hand which is free to assist; especially due to having one's hands full or otherwise fully preoccupied.
- Just give me a minute - I haven't got any hands right now.
Applause.
- Give him a hand.
(historical) A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
(firearms) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.

verb

(ditransitive) To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
- He handed them the letter. She handed me an opportunity.
(transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
- to hand a lady into a carriage
(transitive, obsolete) To manage.
(transitive, obsolete) To seize; to lay hands on.
(transitive, rare) To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
(transitive, nautical) To furl (a sail).
(intransitive, obsolete) To cooperate.