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Definition of give a hand

give a hand

verb - transitive

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Other terms relating to 'a clap':

Definitions include: a quiet clap, originating at golf competitions, whereby one pats the base of one palm lightly with the fingers of the other hand. Used because it is quieter than "normal" claps.
Definitions include: to applaud.

Other terms relating to 'to help':

Definitions include: to do a solid (a favor).
Definitions include: to contribute to a group cause.
Definitions include: to suffer a task or experience in order to shield other members of some group from the displeasure; "take one for the team".
Definitions include: to leave.
Definitions include: to get someone out of jail by posting bail.
Definitions include: to look out for one's interests or well-being.
Definitions include: to work to help a person, cause, etc.
Definitions include: to help a person in a small way.
Definitions include: a person who provides illegal drugs.

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Other terms relating to 'a':

Definitions include: amphetamine.
Definitions include: the best.
Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: excessive.
Definitions include: sexual activity.
Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat".
Definitions include: a little crazy
Definitions include: an unspecified small number.
Definitions include: to play around.
Definitions include: very common.
Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate.
Definitions include: a non-specified price.
Definitions include: a non-specified price.
Definitions include: to collide with a tree.
Definitions include: an ugly face.

Other terms relating to 'give':

Definitions include: meaning caring about everything.
Definitions include: acronym for "don't give a fuck."
Definitions include: acronym for "do I look like I give a shit."
Definitions include: to give up or to show weakness.
Definitions include: to care.
Definitions include: to give bad advice.
Definitions include: to care.
Definitions include: to care.
Definitions include: "give a fuck".
Definitions include: to care.
Definitions include: to care.
Definitions include: to care.
Definitions include: to beat up.
Definitions include: to care a tiny amount, always used in the negative
Definitions include: compromise.

Other terms relating to 'hand':

Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: to do something bad to someone that takes care of one.
Definitions include: to be severely defeated.
Definitions include: to have in one's possession.
Definitions include: get caught doing something one shouldn't
Definitions include: to fist fight someone.
Definitions include: a powerful handgun.
Definitions include: American football.
Definitions include: closely, as in a close friendship or a close working relationship.
Definitions include: to give a person credit for an achievement.
Definitions include: See handjob.
Definitions include: items - usually clothing - worn by an older relative (especially sibling) and then "handed down"
Definitions include: in great amounts.
Definitions include: used when comparing things and something is the clear-cut winner.
Definitions include: prone to inappropriate touching with one's hands.

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