| handbook |
a book that gives information on a specific subject; manual. |
| handcuff |
one of two metal rings that are joined to each other by a short chain or bar. Handcuffs are locked around a prisoner's wrists. [2 definitions] |
| hand down |
to give to one's children or from one generation to another. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. [3 definitions] |
| handicap |
anything that makes things harder or keeps one from doing better. [3 definitions] |
| handicapped |
having a physical or mental condition that makes certain tasks or learning more difficult to achieve. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. [2 definitions] |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth used to wipe the nose or face, or worn as decoration in a pocket. |
| handle |
the part of an object made to be held in order to lift, move, or hold the object. [5 definitions] |
| handlebar |
(usually plural) a curved bar with handles used for steering a bicycle, scooter, or other vehicle with two wheels. |
| handmade |
made by hand or with hand tools, rather than by machine. |
| handout |
a gift of money, food, or something else to the poor. [2 definitions] |
| hand out |
to give to each person; pass out; distribute. |
| hand over |
to give up control of; surrender. |
| handrail |
a narrow rail that a person grips by the hand for support or protection. |
| handshake |
the gripping and shaking of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| handsome |
having a pleasing and healthy appearance; nice to look at. [2 definitions] |
| handspring |
a complete somersault in which a person flips onto the hands and then springs off the hands back to a standing position. |
| handwriting |
words written by hand with a pen or pencil. [2 definitions] |
| handy |
nearby; easy to reach and use. [3 definitions] |
| hang |
to attach to a point above without support from below. [5 definitions] |