helping hand

/ˌhɛlpɪŋ hænd/
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ hænd/
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Other forms: helping hands

Definitions of helping hand
  1. noun
    physical assistance
    synonyms: hand
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    type of:
    aid, assist, assistance, help
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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