hands 1 of 2

noun

Definition of handsnext
plural of hand
1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something the final decision is in your hands

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2
as in enjoyment
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible

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hands

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hand
1
as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook

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2
as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another the clerk handed her the receipt

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3
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
  1. control
  2. enjoyment
  3. provides
  4. leaves
  5. grasp
  6. possession
  7. reaches
  8. arm
Noun
  • The knob also functions as a general music control for playing and pausing music as well as skipping or replaying tracks.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • But it is now asked to complement one of the best defenses in the country, to run the ball, control clock and hit a few shots.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of control
Noun
  • Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.
    News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.
    Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • Such situations reveal the need for a more robust system that addresses these gaps and provides equitable opportunities for all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their expertise is not in building consumer-grade experiences, which leaves a gap for innovation in consumer healthcare devices.
    Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • The show’s vibrant aesthetic and period pop score, meanwhile, provide a nostalgia trip to the early 2000s — while not shying away from what the era’s headlong embrace of social media did to our grasp on collective truth.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The means for gracefully transitioning to a clean energy American economy is well within our grasp — by mid-century.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of grasp
Noun
  • Club America had possession for 56% of the match and had the higher pass accuracy percentage.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The teams began playing for the Commonwealth Cup in 1996, with the Hokies taking possession far more often than not.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of possession
Verb
  • Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the sun reaches the peak of Solar Cycle 25, sunspots located in regions of intense magnetic activity should increase, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reaches
Noun
  • Mert & Marcus Note the bracelets snaking up Kate’s arms—which, like the rest of the capsule, will drop on Zara.com on November 30.
    Alice Newbold, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
  • This test is typically performed with a small sample of blood drawn from a vein in your arm.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of arm
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