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

Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Hand gels and wipes are not effective substitutes.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“You ain't helping anyone shining it down in our eyes like that. Hand them down, and let's get them lined up every few feet.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

hand

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