hand_1 noun – Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

A strong hand reached out and caught hold of her arm.

Beth grasped the rope with both hands.

Clive ran a hand through his hair.

Eager hands reached out to help him.

He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.

He clutched the cane in his clammy hand.

He grabbed my hand and motioned for me to follow him.

He had his hands clasped behind his head.

He lifted his hand to her face.

He offered a limp hand to shake.

He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction.

He sat with his head in his hands.

He shook Blake’s hand as if they were long lost friends.

He slid his hands into his pockets.

He wiped his greasy hands on the front of his overalls.

Her busy hands had transformed the tiny room into a work of art.

Her hand flew to her mouth. ‘Oh no!’

Her hand ran over the surface, feeling the different textures.

Her hand shook as she lifted the glass to her lips.

His hand brushed against hers.

His hands clawed at the muddy earth.

His hands cupped her face.

Muriel’s hand crept to her neck to hold her pearls.

Operate the gears with your left hand.

She filled our glasses with a generous hand.

She folds her hands in prayer.

She gestured to the window with an open hand.

She had a piece of paper in her hand.

She had large rings on both hands.

She held on to my hand as I tried to leave.

She held up her hand in farewell.

She pressed his hand. ‘I know, ’ she said softly.

She put her hands to her cheeks in embarrassment.

She shivered, rubbing her hands together fiercely.

She shrugged and spread her hands. ‘That’s all I can tell you.’

She smiled and extended a hand in welcome.

She stood in the doorway, hands on hips.

She stood up and went over to him, her hands outstretched.

She studied the object in the palm of her hand.

Slowly Ruth withdrew her hand from his.

The rocks looked like they had been shaped by human hands.

We were all clapping our hands in time to the music.

With his free hand he took hold of the knife.

With a practised hand he motioned a waiter to bring a fresh pot of coffee.

A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand.

There’s plenty of work for willing hands

Purée with a hand blender or food processor.