to hand

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too hand]
- /tu hænd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too hand]
- /tu hænd/

Definitions of to hand words

noun to hand the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb. 1
noun to hand the corresponding part of the forelimb in any of the higher vertebrates. 1
noun to hand a terminal prehensile part, as the chela of a crustacean, or, in falconry, the foot of a falcon. 1
noun to hand something resembling a hand in shape or function, as various types of pointers: the hands of a clock. 1
noun to hand index (def 8). 1
noun to hand a person employed in manual labor or for general duties; worker; laborer: a factory hand; a ranch hand. 1

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Origin of to hand

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch, German Hand, Old Norse hǫnd, Gothic handus

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Parts of speech for To hand

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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to hand popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for to hand

adjective to hand

accessible — If a place or building is accessible to people, it is easy for them to reach it or get into it. If an object is accessible, it is easy to reach.

adverb to hand

near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
nearby — close at hand; not far off; adjacent; neighboring: a nearby village.

All 3 Synonyms of to hand