hand (EN)

noun, verb

noun “hand”

1. the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   He raised his hand to wave goodbye.
2. assistance or help given to someone
   When I saw her struggling with the heavy boxes, I offered her a hand.
3. a pointer on a clock or watch indicating the time
   The minute hand on the clock was pointing directly at the twelve, indicating it was exactly three o'clock.
4. possession or control over something
   After the restaurant switched hands, the new owner revamped the entire menu.
5. a worker, especially one who does physical labor
   When the apple orchard became too much for him to manage alone, Mr. Johnson called upon a few local hands to assist with the picking season.
6. a member of a ship's crew
   The captain ordered the hands to hoist the sails as the wind picked up.
7. the cards held by a player in a card game
   During the poker game, she glanced at her hand and smiled, holding a royal flush.
8. the characteristic way a person writes with a pen or pencil
   Despite the digital age, Mrs. Thompson prided herself on her elegant hand, which charmed anyone who received a handwritten note from her.

verb “hand”

1. to pass or deliver something to someone
   As she left the room, she handed her keys to her assistant.