Hand
Noun
UK
/hænd/
US
/hænd/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The part of your body at the end of your arm, used to hold and touch.
Example
"She washed her hands before eating."
"She hurt her hand while cooking."
"The clock’s hands moved slowly around the numbers."
Explanation
A hand is the part of your body at the end of your arm. It has fingers and a thumb. People use hands to hold, touch, write, eat, and work. For example, he raised his hand to ask a question. “Hand” can also mean help (like she gave me a hand with my homework) or a part of a clock (like the minute hand). As a verb (informal), it means to give or pass something, like please hand me the book on the table.