Antonyms for
hand
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
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No Antonyms Found for Hand

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All Definitions for Hand

Below are all the dictionary definitions of hand:

1The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
2That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
3A limb of certain animals, such as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
4An index or pointer on a dial
5Such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
6That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
7The set of cards held by a player.
8A round of a card game.
9A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
10A bunch of bananas, a typical retail amount, where individual fruits are fingers.
11In linear measurement:
12Four inches, a hand's breadth.
13A side
14, camp
15Direction, either right or left.
16Power of performance
17Means of execution
18Ability
19Skill
20Dexterity.
21An agent
22A servant, or manual laborer
23A workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
24A performer more or less skilful.
25An instance of helping.
26Handwriting
27Style of penmanship.
28A person's autograph or signature.
29Promise, word
30Especially of a betrothal.
31Personal possession
32Ownership.
33Management, domain, control.
34A hand which is free to assist
35Especially due to having one's hands full or otherwise fully preoccupied.
36Applause.
37The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
38A whole rhizome of ginger.
39The feel of a fabric
40The impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.
41To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
42To lead, guide, or assist with the hand
43To conduct.
44To furl (a sail).
45Three inches.
46A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
47Actual performance
48Deed
49Act
50Workmanship
51Agency
52Hence, manner of performance.
53Agency in transmission from one person to another.
54Rate
55Price.
56To manage.
57To seize
58To lay hands on.
59To pledge by the hand
60To handfast.
61To cooperate.
62A surname.

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What are antonyms for hand?

Common antonyms for hand. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does hand have?

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About antonyms for hand

Finding the right antonym for hand helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.", hand has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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