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Sense 1: Noun - physical body part

Description: The body part at the end of the arm, consisting of fingers, thumb, and a palm.

Example sentence: She used her hand to pick up the pencil.

Sense 2: Noun - assistance or help

Description: Assistance or help offered to someone.

Example sentence: Can you give me a hand with this heavy luggage?

Sense 3: Verb - to pass or give

Description: To pass or give something to someone using your hand.

Example sentence: Could you hand me the remote control, please?

Sense 4: Noun - a round of applause

Description: The act of clapping hands together as an expression of approval or appreciation.

Example sentence: The audience gave the performers a standing ovation and a thunderous hand.

Sense 5: Noun - a hired laborer

Description: A hired laborer or worker, often in manual jobs.

Example sentence: The construction company hired several hands to speed up the project.

Sense 6: Adjective - easily accessible or available

Description: Referring to something that is easy to reach or obtain.

Example sentence: The convenience store is just a hand distance from my apartment.