Definitions of hands
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(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child“my fate is in your hands”“too much power in the president's hands”
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synonyms:
custody
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type of:
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guardianship, keeping, safekeeping
the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
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guardianship, keeping, safekeeping
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the force of workers available
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synonyms:
manpower, men, work force, workforce
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types:
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complement, full complement
number needed to make up a whole force
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company, ship's company
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
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complement, full complement
Pronunciation
US
/hænz/
UK
/hændz/
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