The act by which something is handed to somebody.

present participle of hand

plural of handing

present participle of hand in

Close together, within arm's reach. / Especially, describing fighting (armed or unarmed) done within reach rather than at range.

Holding or clasping hands. / (figuratively) Naturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship. / (obsolete) Just; fair; equitable.

Alternative spelling of hand in hand

In a poker tournament consisting of multiple tables, the requirement that each next hand be dealt only after all tables have finished the current hand, to prevent players from stalling near an increase in the prize payouts, and/or when there must be a definitive player ranking.

(transitive) To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively. / (transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct. / (transitive, obsolete) To manage.

simple past tense and past participle of hand