hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
Examples of hands-on in a Sentence
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Being outside surrounded by trees, vines, and shrubs gives the students hands-on science and math lessons immersed in nature.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Tuskegee University Flight School offers a comprehensive course that includes classroom instruction and hands-on flight training.
—The Indianapolis Star, 24 Apr. 2024
In a new interview with The Sunday Times, published on April 21, the fashion designer and former Spice Girls star, 50, described her hands-on parenting style, which includes mother-daughter girls' nights now that her daughter, Harper, 12, is her only child still living at home.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
The hands-on expedition gives participants a chance to learn about various plants and animals living in this watershed home while collecting vital data on species in San Diego County.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
More importantly, the Ioniq 5 N ably recycles the hands-on thrills that have gone missing in many EVs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Apr. 2024
The festival will include hands-on activities, live entertainment and food trucks — along with partner organizations providing information about environmental issues and solutions.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Bob Baker Marionette Theater is back with its annual celebration of puppetry shows exploring aspects of the city plus hands-on activities for children.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Held throughout Montalvo’s grounds, this Earth Day celebration features food trucks, environmentally themed hands-on workshops, demonstrations, performances, music and nature.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Tuskegee University Flight School offers a comprehensive course that includes classroom instruction and hands-on flight training.
—The Indianapolis Star, 24 Apr. 2024
In a new interview with The Sunday Times, published on April 21, the fashion designer and former Spice Girls star, 50, described her hands-on parenting style, which includes mother-daughter girls' nights now that her daughter, Harper, 12, is her only child still living at home.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
The hands-on expedition gives participants a chance to learn about various plants and animals living in this watershed home while collecting vital data on species in San Diego County.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
More importantly, the Ioniq 5 N ably recycles the hands-on thrills that have gone missing in many EVs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Apr. 2024
The festival will include hands-on activities, live entertainment and food trucks — along with partner organizations providing information about environmental issues and solutions.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Bob Baker Marionette Theater is back with its annual celebration of puppetry shows exploring aspects of the city plus hands-on activities for children.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Held throughout Montalvo’s grounds, this Earth Day celebration features food trucks, environmentally themed hands-on workshops, demonstrations, performances, music and nature.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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