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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]
hangar a shelter for aircraft.
hanger a frame with a hook at the top, made of wire, wood, or plastic, and shaped so that one may hang clothes over it. [2 definitions]
hang glider a glider that looks like a large kite and is used for sailing in the air.
hangnail a small, loose piece of skin at the side or bottom of the fingernail.
hang out (informal) to spend time in a relaxed way.
hang up to end a telephone call by pressing a button or putting the telephone down in the part that holds it. [3 definitions]
hanker to wish or long for something (often followed by "for" or "after").
Hanoi the capital city of Vietnam.
Hanukkah a Jewish festival that runs for eight days in December in which a special candle is lit each night. Hanukkah celebrates the anniversary of the dedication of the temple at Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp.
haphazard having no order; without aim or purpose. [2 definitions]
happen to take place; occur. [4 definitions]
happening something that happens; event; occurrence.
happily in a happy way. [2 definitions]