ˈhan(d)-tə-ˈhand 
ˈhan-də-
: involving physical contact or close enough range for physical contact
hand-to-hand fighting
: at very close range
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
When things aren’t exploding in choreographed hand-to-hand combat or noisy firefights, there is much discussion of feelings and relationships, to the extent that double lives allow.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Some common milestones for 7-month-olds include: Transfers objects from hand to hand.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 11 July 2024
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Adjective
Batman and his rogues' gallery are more focused on hand-to-hand combat and gimmicks like laughing gas.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
When things aren’t exploding in choreographed hand-to-hand combat or noisy firefights, there is much discussion of feelings and relationships, to the extent that double lives allow.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Members of the Lakeway Economic Development Committee were on hand to hand out information and educate attendees on the importance of shopping in Lakeway.
—Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Some common milestones for 7-month-olds include: Transfers objects from hand to hand.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 11 July 2024
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“Hand-to-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand-to-hand. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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