(transitive, idiomatic) To relinquish control or possession of something to someone. / (transitive, idiomatic) To deliver (someone to an enemy, police, etc.).

(American football) A pass made in a backward direction.

(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy. / (archaic) A fire grenade (kind of portable fire extinguisher).

plural of ball in hand

In billiards, a circumstance in which a fault by another player, such as a scratch, permits the competitor to take the cue ball in hand and place it anywhere on the table.

(poker slang) A seven and two as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

(Britain) An expert; a very skilled person.

plural of Alaska hand

An electric-powered device in a restroom to dry hands with a stream of warm air.

(poker slang) A king and a three as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em (see king crab)