n.
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once
n.
The quota of cards received from the dealer.
n.
A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
n.
The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
v. t.
To give, pass, or transmit with the hand; as, he handed them the letter.
v. t.
To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct; as, to hand a lady into a carriage.
v. t.
To manage; as, I hand my oar.
v. t.
To seize; to lay hands on.
v. t.
To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
v. t.
To furl; -- said of a sail.
n.
A frame or barrow, without a wheel, carried by hand.
n.
A loose, printed sheet, to be distributed by hand.
n.
A book of reference, to be carried in the hand; a manual; a guidebook.
n.
A space equal to the breadth of the hand; a palm.