n
Alternative spelling of backhander [A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.]
adv
In a backhanded manner.
adj
(Scotland) Left-handed.
n
Synonym of dab hand (“expert; very skilled person”)
n
(Britain) An expert; a very skilled person.
adj
(Britain) very proficient
adj
Red-handed; having clear evidence of guilt.
n
Alternative form of steady hand on the tiller [(idiomatic) Reliable, composed control (of an organization or situation).]
adj
Highly efficient at improvisation.
adj
Alternative form of fusome [(UK, dialect, obsolete) Handy, deft-handed, workmanlike.]
n
Alternative form of steady hand on the tiller [(idiomatic) Reliable, composed control (of an organization or situation).]
adv
With a forehand stroke.
adj
(obsolete, US) Wealthy.
adj
Using the palm of the hand and/or broad gestures.
adv
In a full-handed manner.
adj
Having or involving hands that are gentle.
adv
In a hand-to-mouth manner.
adj
That was delivered in person.
adj
(in combination) Having a peculiar or characteristic hand or way of treating others.
adj
(rare) Strong; steadfast.
adj
(rare) Synonym of handy
adj
(informal) Somewhat handy.
v
(idiomatic, informal) To be skilled, adept, or graceful with or at (something).
n
Alternative form of hover hand [A hand awkwardly hovering over a companion's body during a group photograph, often seen as indicating a lack of confidence or a fear of being accused of sexual misconduct.]
adv
In a left-handed manner.
adj
Alternative form of level-handed [Even-handed; fair and balanced.]
adv
With an open hand or hands.
adv
With an open hand or hands.
n
The quality or state of being quick-handed.
n
rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity
n
(figuratively) An experienced person (especially a leader) who can be trusted to do a decent job and not to make serious mistakes; often in relation to a task which is difficult and important; often suggesting blandness or a contrast to someone brilliant but erratic.
n
(derogatory) A person who is primarily concerned with being esteemed and valued by others, at the expense of forming his/her own independent worldview. A person who derives their decisions from the worldview of others; with the sole metric of merit based off of how others will receive and accept their decision not based on merit or truth but on popular perception.
adv
with hearty and united action or effort
adj
Having large, spatulate hands.
n
Alternative form of steady hand on the tiller [(idiomatic) Reliable, composed control (of an organization or situation).]
adj
Capable of smooth, sure movements.
n
Alternative form of steady hand on the tiller [(idiomatic) Reliable, composed control (of an organization or situation).]
adv
(shooting) With the gun held in hands braced against each other.
adv
In a strong-handed manner.
n
(obsolete) violence; force; power
n
Alternative form of steady hand on the tiller [(idiomatic) Reliable, composed control (of an organization or situation).]
n
A manner of responding to challenges with quick thinking and improvisation.
adj
(informal) Energetic, enthusiastic.
adv
with an underhand movement
adj
With hands held up or characterised by raising of hands.
adj
Having well-formed hands (and arms)
adj
Capably or skilfully handled.
n
Alternative spelling of white glove test [An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards.]
adj
Having hands that are white.
adv
In a wide-handed manner.
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