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hands

/hændz/

[/hændz/]

plural of hand

Beginnernoun

Definition

Hands is the plural of hand, the parts at the end of your arms with fingers.

Example

Wash your hands before eating.

Wash your hands before eating.

Etymology

From Old English 'hand'; the plural adds '-s'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in health and everyday actions.

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