Definitions

hand

[hand] / hænd /

NOUN

appendage at end of human arm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appendage fist grip palm

STRONG

duke extremity fin grasp hold hook metacarpus mitt paw shaker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

foot

NOUN

person who does labor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

help

STRONG

aide artificer artisan employee helper laborer roustabout worker

WEAK

craftsperson hired person

NOUN

help, aid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability control part skill support

STRONG

agency assistance direction guidance influence instruction knack lift participation relief share succor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance inability weakness

STRONG

hurt injury

WEAK

check encumbrance hindrance obstruction prevention

NOUN

handwriting

Synonyms

STRONG

calligraphy chirography longhand script

NOUN

round of applause

Synonyms

STRONG

clap ovation

WEAK

handclapping thunderous reception

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Appeared in the May 26, 2026, print edition as 'Peace May Not Be at Hand in Iran'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“We’re a victim of our own success,” said Dr. Ivan Hand, the director of neonatology at Kings County Hospital Center in New York and the co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics statement.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

He went on to represent Argentina in four World Cups, scoring 34 goals, including the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“The Hand has lost his tongue, it seems. He has no taste for sister’s stew, or truth.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

hand

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