Hands Meaning in English
word · lemma: hand
/ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/
HANDZ
/hˈændz/
HANDZ
Definition
The part of your body at the end of your arm that you use for holding, touching, and feeling things.
Usage & Nuances
Common plural of 'hand.' Used in many expressions like 'give a hand' (help), 'hands on' (practical involvement). Also refers to the position of the clock pointer ('clock hands'). Often confused with 'palm' (inner side).
Spanish: manosPortuguese (BR): mãosPortuguese (PT): mãoChinese (Simplified): 手Chinese (Traditional): 手Hindi: हाथArabic: أيدٍBengali: হাতRussian: руки - стрелки (часы)Japanese: 手Vietnamese: bàn tayKorean: 손Turkish: el - akrep (saat)Urdu: ہاتھIndonesian: tangan
Example Sentences
She raised her hands to ask a question.
basic
Wash your hands before eating.
basic
He wrote the letter with his left hand.
basic
Can you give me a hand with moving this table?
natural
Look at the clock; the hands show the time.
natural
She clapped her hands loudly to get attention.
natural