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HAND, n. [L. hendo, in prehendo.] 1. In man, the extremity of the arm, consistin...
HAND-GRENA'DE, n. A grenade to be thrown by the hand.
HAND'BALL, n. An ancient game with a ball.
HAND'BARROW, n. A barrow or vehicle borne by the hands of men, and without a wheel.
HAND'BASKET, n. A small or portable basket.
HAND'BELL, n. A small bell rung by the hand; a table bell.
HAND'BREADTH, n. A space equal to the breadth of the hand; a palm. Exo 25.
HAND'CLOTH, n. A handkerchief.
HAND'CR`AFT, n. Work performed by the hands; usually written handicraft.
HAND'CUFF, n. A manacle, consisting of iron rings for the wrists, and a connecti...
HAND'ED, pp. Given or transmitted by the hands; conducted; furled. HAND'ED , a. ...
HAND'ER, n. One who hands or transmits; a conveyer in succession.
HAND'F`AST, n. Hold; custody; power of confining or keeping. HAND'F`AST , a. Fas...
HAND'F`ASTING, n. A kind of betrothing, or marriage contract. HAND'-FETTER , n. ...
HAND'FUL, n. As much as the hand will grasp or contain. 1. As much as the arms w...
HAND'GALLOP, n. A slow and easy gallop, in which the hand presses the bridle to ...