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Compound nouns with the word hand?

Here are some compound nouns with the word "hand":

With "hand" as the first part:

* handbag: A bag carried by hand.

* handcart: A small cart pushed by hand.

* handclap: An act of clapping one's hands together.

* handcuffs: Metal rings connected by a chain, used to restrain a person's hands.

* handful: A quantity that can be held in one hand.

* handgun: A firearm that is small enough to be held and fired with one hand.

* handshake: A gesture of greeting in which two people grasp each other's hands.

* handstand: A physical position in which a person balances on their hands with their body upright.

* handwriting: The style of writing by hand.

* handwork: Work done by hand, often with skill and care.

* handrail: A rail to provide support for the hand.

With "hand" as the second part:

* bill of hand: A written order to pay a certain sum of money.

* bill of hand: A negotiable instrument resembling a promissory note.

* bridge hand: The cards held by a player in a game of bridge.

* cold hand: A hand that is cold to the touch.

* dead hand: A hand that is no longer in control.

* free hand: Freedom to act independently.

* helping hand: Assistance given to someone in need.

* left hand: The hand on the left side of the body.

* right hand: The hand on the right side of the body.

* second hand: A used item.

* upper hand: A position of dominance or advantage.

* upper hand: A position of dominance or advantage.

* working hand: A person who works with their hands, such as a craftsman.

* writing hand: The hand used for writing.

Other combinations:

* backhand: A stroke made with the back of the hand.

* forehand: A stroke made with the front of the hand.

* offhand: Without prior thought or preparation.

* on hand: Available or present.

* out of hand: Beyond control.

* second-hand: Receiving information indirectly, or used previously.

* single-handed: Done by one person without help.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other possible compound nouns with the word "hand."

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