hand
noun
the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
handing
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present participleof hand.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Taste it,” he says, handing over a slice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
"The FIA should be more strict and start handing out bans for this kind of stuff," Norris said.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
More colleges are asking: Is it better to tell families their school is cheaper, instead of being more expensive but handing out big merit scholarships?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
There’s a lot of trust involved by both the business owner and the clients who are handing over their beloved pets for hours, days and/or weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The thought of handing down her Swanburne uniform to an even littler girl made Cassiopeia feel thrillingly grown-up.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
