hands
Translation
hands, worker, applause
Examples
Wash your hands before dinner.
Wash your hands before dinner.
All hands on deck!
All hands on deck!
Let's give the performers a big hand.
Let's give the performers a big hand.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) hands the body part She held the book in her hands.
all hands everyone We need all hands to help move the furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paws (informal), mitts (informal), workers, crew
Etymology
From Old English 'hand'. The plural form of 'hand'.
Memory Tips
You have two of them at the end of your arms. You use them to hold things.