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How to sign: the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
"he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt";
Similiar / Same: manus, mitt, paw
Categories: extremity
Within this category: fist, hooks, left, right
How to sign: place into the hands or custody of
"hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers";
See also: relegate, put across, communicate, impart, fork up, fork out, hand over, fork over, hand out, hand down, give out, pass on, turn in, deliver, get in, distribute, pass on, pass on, submit, pass on, render, give, pass, leave
Similiar / Same: pass on, turn over, pass, reach, give
Categories: transfer
Within this category: deal, entrust, entrust, give, hand over, release, slip
How to sign: something written by hand
"she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible";
Similiar / Same: handwriting, script
Categories: writing
Within this category: calligraphy, longhand, scribble, shorthand
How to sign: physical assistance
"give me a hand with the chores";
Similiar / Same: helping hand
Categories: aid, assist, assistance, help
