hand n
1 fist, hook, meathook (slang) mitt (slang) palm, paw (informal)
2 agency, direction, influence, part, participation, share
3 aid, assistance, help, support
4 artificer, artisan, craftsman, employee, hired man, labourer, operative, worker, workman
5 calligraphy, chirography, handwriting, longhand, penmanship, script
6 clap, ovation, round of applause
7 ability, art, artistry, skill
8 at or on hand approaching (informal) ready
9 from hand to mouth by necessity (informal) precariously
10 hand in glove allied (informal) in league
11 hand over fist by leaps and bounds
a in order, receiving attention, under control
b available for use, in reserve, put by, ready vb
13 deliver, hand over, pass
14 aid, assist, conduct, convey, give, guide, help, lead, present, transmit