Phrase Hound found 763 phrases and 544 compound words that contain hand. The most common are listed below. Open hand in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 763
- right-handOf, relating to, or located on the right.
- left-handOf, relating to, or located on the left.
- hand overTo relinquish control or possession of something to someone.
- on the other handFrom another point of view.
- second handAlternative form of secondhand: Not new; previously owned and used by another.
- hand in handHolding or clasping hands.
- hand-heldHeld in one or both hands.
- out of handWithout (further) thought or consideration.
- hand-to-handClose together, within arm's reach.
- first handAlternative spelling of firsthand: Direct, without intermediate stages.
- helping handAny assistance, help or aid.
- cash in handReceiving wages or salary directly in the form of cash, often without deducting tax.
- upper handAdvantage or control.
- hand outTo distribute; to give out, either by hand or as if so (figuratively).
- hand-madeAlternative form of handmade: Made by hand; manufactured manually.
- hour handThe hand of a clock or watch face that revolves twice each day and indicates the hours.
- free handSynonym of free rein: A rein of a horse held loosely so that the animal can move more freely; also, the free condition that this gives to a horse.
- hand netA small net that is equipped with a handle and attached to a rim so that the net forms a pouch, used for trapping butterflies or individual fish.
- on the one handFrom one point of view.
- ready to handclose to a person and therefore available for use when necessary
- hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption (especially of food) with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, in poverty
- dead handA residual undesirable influence from the past.
- hand-offA pass made in a backward direction.
- hand fanA hand-held device designed to be waved back and forth in order to induce airflow for the purpose of cooling the user.
- poker hand
Compound words 544
- handleThe part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
- handyEasy to use, useful.
- handbagA small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.
- handfulThe amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
- handmadeMade by hand; manufactured manually.
- handsomeHaving a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly
- handwritingThe act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
- handsetThe part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.
- beforehandAt an earlier or preceding time.
- secondhandNot new; previously owned and used by another.