hand-out

noun

1. clothing, food, or money given to a needy person

2. a leaflet, free sample, etc, given out to publicize something

3. a statement or other document distributed to the press or an audience to confirm, supplement, or replace an oral presentation

verb

1. to distribute

Idioms and Phrases

Distribute, as in The teacher handed out the test papers. [Late 1800s] For a synonym, see pass out, def. 1.

Related Words

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• present 
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