hand
Translation
hand, help, pointer, handwriting
Examples
I have two hands.
I have two hands.
Can you give me a hand?
Can you give me a hand?
The big hand is on the twelve.
The big hand is on the twelve.
She has a beautiful hand.
She has a beautiful hand.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hand a part of the body I have two hands.
((to give sb.)) a hand to help someone Can you give me a hand?
Similar Words
Synonyms: fist, palm; Antonyms: foot
Etymology
From Old English 'hand', from a Proto-Germanic root related to 'to grasp' or 'to take'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'hand' can mean both the body part and 'help', as in 'lend a hand'.