ALL meanings of keep one's hand in
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K k - noun keep one's hand in Cards. the cards dealt to or held by each player at one time. the person holding the cards. a single part of a game, in which all the cards dealt at one time are played. 1
- noun keep one's hand in Roman Law. manus (def 2). 1
- noun keep one's hand in hands, Manège. skill at manipulating the reins of a horse: To ride well, one must have good hands. 1
- noun keep one's hand in a bunch, cluster, or bundle of various leaves, fruit, etc., as a bundle of tobacco leaves tied together or a cluster of bananas. 1
- noun keep one's hand in Machinery. the deviation of a thread or tooth from the axial direction of a screw or gear, as seen from one end looking away toward the other. 1
- noun keep one's hand in Building Trades. the position of the hinges of a door, in terms of right and left, as seen from outside the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads. the position of the hinges of a casement sash, in terms of right and left, from inside the window. 1
- noun keep one's hand in Also called handle. the fabric properties that can be sensed by touching the material, as resilience, smoothness, or body: the smooth hand of satin. 1
- noun keep one's hand in Archaic. a person considered as a source, as of information or of supply. 1
- verb with object keep one's hand in to deliver or pass with or as if with the hand. 1
- verb with object keep one's hand in to help, assist, guide, etc., with the hand: He handed the elderly woman across the street. 1
- verb with object keep one's hand in Nautical. to take in or furl (a sail). to haul on or otherwise handle. 1
- adjective keep one's hand in of, belonging to, using, or used by the hand. 1
- adjective keep one's hand in made by hand. 1
- adjective keep one's hand in carried in or worn on the hand. 1
- adjective keep one's hand in operated by hand; manual. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in at first hand. firsthand (def 1). 1
- idioms keep one's hand in at hand, within reach; nearby; close by. near in time; soon. ready for use: We keep a supply of canned goods at hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in at second hand. second hand (def 3). 1
- idioms keep one's hand in at the hand / hands of, by the action of; through the agency of: They suffered at the hands of their stepfather. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in by hand, by using the hands, as opposed to machines; manually: lace made by hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in change hands, to pass from one owner to another; change possession: The property has changed hands several times in recent years. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in come to hand, to come within one's reach or notice: He was moved to tears when his father's old journal came to hand. to be received; arrive: The spring stock came to hand last week. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in eat out of one's hand, to be totally submissive to another; be very attentive or servile: That spoiled brat has her parents eating out of her hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in force one's hand, to prompt a person to take immediate action or to reveal his or her intentions: The criticism forced the governor's hand so that he had to declare his support of the tax bill. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in from hand to hand, from one person to another; through successive ownership or possession: The legendary jewel went from hand to hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in from hand to mouth, improvidently; precariously; with nothing in reserve: They looked forward to a time when they would no longer have to live from hand to mouth. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in give one's hand on / upon, to give one's word; seal a bargain by or as if by shaking hands: He said the goods would be delivered within a month and gave them his hand on it. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand and foot, so as to hinder movement: They tied him hand and foot. slavishly and continually: Cinderella had to wait on her stepsisters hand and foot. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand and glove, very intimately associated: Several high-ranking diplomats were found to be hand and glove with enemy agents. Also, hand in glove. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand in hand, with one's hand enclasped in that of another person. closely associated; concurrently; conjointly: Doctors and nurses work hand in hand to save lives. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand in one's checks, Chiefly British. cash1 (def 7). 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand it to, Informal. to give just credit to; pay respect to: You have to hand it to her for getting the work out. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand over fist, speedily; increasingly: He owns a chain of restaurants and makes money hand over fist. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hands down, effortlessly; easily: He won the championship hands down. indisputably; incontestably: It was hands down the best race I've ever seen. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hands off!, don't touch, strike, or interfere! keep away from!: Hands off my stereo! 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hands up!, hold your hands above your head! give up! 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hand to hand, in direct combat; at close quarters: The troops fought hand to hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in have a hand in, to have a share in; participate in: It is impossible that she could have had a hand in this notorious crime. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in have one's hands full, to have a large or excessive amount of work to handle; be constantly busy: The personnel department has its hands full trying to process the growing number of applications. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in hold hands, to join hands with another person as a token of affection: They have been seen holding hands in public. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in in hand, under control: He kept the situation well in hand. in one's possession: cash in hand. in the process of consideration or settlement: regarding the matter in hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in join hands, to unite in a common cause; combine: The democracies must join hands in order to survive. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in keep one's hand in, to continue to practice: He turned the business over to his sons, but he keeps his hand in it. I just play enough golf to keep my hand in. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in lay one's hands on, to obtain; acquire: I wish I could lay my hands on a good used piano. to seize, especially in order to punish: He wanted to lay his hands on the person who had backed into his car. to impose the hands in a ceremonial fashion, as in ordination: The bishop laid hands on the candidates. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in lend / give a hand, to lend assistance; help out: Lend a hand and we'll finish the job in no time. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in lift a hand, to exert any effort: She wouldn't lift a hand to help anyone. Also, lift a finger. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in off one's hands, out of one's charge or care: Now, with their children grown and off their hands, they will be free to travel. successfully completed; finished: The lawyer planned a vacation as soon as the case was off his hands. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in on all hands, by everyone; universally: It was decided on all hands to take an excursion. on every side; all around: piercing glances on all hands. Also, on every hand. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in on hand, in one's possession; at one's disposal: cash on hand. about to occur; imminent: A change of government may be on hand. present: There were not enough members on hand to constitute a quorum. 1
- idioms keep one's hand in on the other hand, from another side or aspect; conversely: It was an unfortunate experience, but, on the other hand, one can learn from one's mistakes. 1