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Hand is the root word of what other words?

"Hand" is a surprisingly versatile root word! Here are some words derived from "hand" and their meanings:

Direct Derivatives:

* Handy: Convenient, useful, skillful with one's hands.

* Handful: A small amount, a group that can be held in one hand.

* Handmade: Made by hand, not machine-made.

* Handwritten: Written by hand, not typed.

* Handicap: A disability that limits a person's ability to do something.

* Handbill: A small printed announcement or advertisement.

* Handshake: A gesture of greeting or agreement, involving shaking someone's hand.

* Handkerchief: A small piece of fabric used for wiping the nose or face.

Words with "hand" as a combining form:

* Handstand: A gymnastic exercise in which a person stands on their hands.

* Handwritten: Written by hand, not typed.

* Handloom: A loom operated by hand.

* Handbook: A book containing practical information about a particular subject.

* Handcuffs: Metal restraints for the wrists used to arrest someone.

* Handsome: Attractive or good-looking (originally referring to a man with a strong hand).

* Handrail: A rail fixed along a staircase or other structure for support.

* Handbag: A small bag carried by women.

* Handcart: A small cart pulled by hand.

Less direct derivatives:

* Manhandle: To handle roughly, to physically force someone.

* Right-hand man: A trusted assistant.

* Secondhand: Used or owned by someone else before.

* Lefthanded: Using the left hand as the dominant one.

* Offhand: Without much thought or preparation.

* On hand: Available, present.

This is just a sample, there are many more words that can be traced back to the root "hand"!

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