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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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The report described brutal assaults on police by a mob that wielded flagpoles and bear spray, including photos of scenes that law enforcement has likened to hand-to-hand combat.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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
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Adjective
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday posthumously awarded a solider who died in hand-to-hand combat with a medal designating him a Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star, Zelensky's office announced.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The report described brutal assaults on police by a mob that wielded flagpoles and bear spray, including photos of scenes that law enforcement has likened to hand-to-hand combat.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
To his left, the spot where roaring rioters and outnumbered police officers fought hand to hand.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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
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“Hand-to-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand-to-hand. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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