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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

Example Sentences

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Giuliani, on the other hand, made national headlines as “America’s mayor” for his leadership during the 9/11 crisis, and immediately became a plausible candidate for president.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Then came a Wilder right hand in the eighth - the punch responsible for most of his 43 knockouts in 44 previous wins.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Firefighter hand crews were on the ground cutting fire lines to help contain the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In an Arkansas “capture factory,” hand models and food stylists are preparing for the future of shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I gesture with my hand to get her to switch feet.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.