| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. [1/2 definitions] |
| akimbo |
with hand on hip and elbow pointed away from the body. |
| analog clock |
a clock that displays the time using a long hand to show the hour and a short hand to show the minutes. |
| arm1 |
Your arm is the part of your body between your shoulder and your hand. [1/2 definitions] |
| backhand |
a tennis stroke that involves a forward movement of the arm with the back of the hand outward. |
| bag |
a purse, suitcase, or other luggage carried by hand. [1/4 definitions] |
| beckon |
When you beckon someone, you give them a signal to come. People often beckon someone by moving their hand or head in some way. |
| bluff2 |
to lead other people to believe that the cards in one's hand are better or worse than they really are. Bluffing is a strategy used in the game of poker. [1/3 definitions] |
| bouquet |
A bouquet is a bunch of cut flowers that have been chosen to go together. A bouquet is often given as a gift. You can hold a bouquet in your hand and carry it, or you can put the flowers in water in a vase. A bride often carries a beautiful bouquet at her wedding. |
| box2 |
a hit or blow struck with the hand or fist. [2/3 definitions] |
| burn |
When you burn your hand, or when something else burns your hand, it means that your hand gets hurt by touching something that is too hot. [1/8 definitions] |
| but |
in contrast; on the other hand. [1/5 definitions] |
| by |
on hand; nearby. [1/10 definitions] |
| calculator |
A calculator is a machine that helps you do things with numbers. A calculator can help you add numbers together or subtract them or do many other things. Sometimes a calculator is very small and you can hold it in your hand. Sometimes a calculator is big or part of a computer. |
| call on |
When a teacher calls on a student in class, they ask the student to give an answer, or they give the student permission to speak. If a student raises their hand in class, it is usually a signal for the teacher to call on them. [1/2 definitions] |
| can opener |
a device used for opening cans. Some can openers can be operated by hand while others are small electrical appliances. |
| cart |
a small, light vehicle moved by hand and used to carry things. [1/4 definitions] |
| castanet |
one of a pair of wooden or ivory instruments that are partly hollowed out. They are held in the hand and clicked together to the rhythms of Spanish dance music. |
| clap |
to strike lightly with an open hand and in a friendly manner. [1/5 definitions] |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. [1/4 definitions] |
| cookie |
A cookie is a sweet baked food that you hold in your hand to eat. A cookie is usually round, and it is flat or shaped like a ball. We eat cookies as a snack. Cookies are made with flour and sugar, oil or butter, and other things. Some cookies have things like chocolate or nuts in them. |