hand

/ˈhand/

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hant hand

noun

  1. the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey

  2. the forelimb segment (such as the terminal section of a bird's wing) of a vertebrate higher than the fishes that corresponds to the hand irrespective of its form or functional specialization

  3. something resembling a hand: such as

verb

  1. to give, pass, or transmit with the hand

  2. to present or provide with

  3. to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

hand a letter to her

handed him a surprise

adverb

  1. with the hands rather than by machine

hand stitched