English · Body & Health
hand
/hænd/
[/hænd/]
end of the arm
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for holding things.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question during the lecture.
She raised her hand to ask a question during the lecture.
Etymology
From Old English "hand," a very ancient word.
How & Where It’s Used
A core body word; appears in many idioms like "lend a hand".