hand

Words that start with 'hand' — often related to hand or use 'hand' as a base.

handful
a small number or amount; what can be held in one hand

She picked up a handful of berries from the bush.

handle
to take hold of, manage, or deal with

Can you handle the customer complaints this afternoon?

handmade
made by hand rather than by machine

The shop sells handmade scarves and ceramics.

handwriting
a person's style of writing by hand

Her handwriting is neat and easy to read.

handkerchief
a square piece of cloth used for blowing one's nose or wiping

He pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket.

handshake
a greeting or agreement involving grasping another's hand

They concluded the meeting with a warm handshake.

handgun
a small firearm designed to be held in one hand

The detective found a discarded handgun near the alley.

secondhand
previously owned or used; not new

She bought a secondhand coat at the charity shop.

backhand
a stroke made by swinging the arm across the body (tennis); an indirect insult

His backhand down the line won him the match point.

freehand
done without mechanical aid or instruments; drawn by hand

She sketched the portrait freehand in just fifteen minutes.