Definition of hand

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Hand (n.) A measure equal to a hand's breadth, -- four inches; a palm. Chiefly used in measuring the height of horses..

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Diota :: Diota (n.) A vase or drinking cup having two handles or ears.
Hard-fisted :: Hard-fisted (a.) Having hard or strong hands; as, a hard-fisted laborer..
Fondle :: Fondle (v.) To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child..
Spin :: Spin (v. t.) To shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe..
Enchiridion :: Enchiridion (n.) Handbook; a manual of devotions.
Horny-handed :: Horny-handed (a.) Having the hands horny and callous from labor.
Point :: Point (n.) A dot placed at the right hand of a note, to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half, as to make a whole note equal to three half notes, a half note equal to three quarter notes..
Gallant :: Gallant (v. t.) To handle with grace or in a modish manner; as, to gallant a fan..
Handfast :: Handfast (a.) Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands.
Stigmatic :: Stigmatic (n.) A person bearing the wounds on the hands and feet resembling those of Jesus Christ caused by His crucifixion; -- for true stigmantics the wounds are supposed to have been caused miraculously, as a sign of great holiness..
Handle :: Handle (n.) That of which use is made; the instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool.
Precognizable :: Precognizable (a.) Cognizable beforehand.
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..
Prepay :: Prepay (v. t.) To pay in advance, or beforehand; as, to prepay postage..
Thenar :: Thenar (n.) The palm of the hand.
Handsome :: Handsome (superl.) Evincing a becoming generosity or nobleness of character; liberal; generous.
Apprehension :: Apprehension (n.) The act of seizing or taking hold of; seizure; as, the hand is an organ of apprehension..
Buffet :: Buffet (v. t.) To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.
Autograph :: Autograph (a.) In one's own handwriting; as, an autograph letter; an autograph will..
Open-handed :: Open-handed (a.) Generous; liberal; munificent.
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