hand and foot

adverb

Examples of hand and foot in a Sentence

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Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits. Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025 By the time fire rescuers arrived at the boat, the swimmer’s hand and foot had been bandaged, according to VanGerpen. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2025 Gary Oldman is all smiles while at his hand and foot imprint ceremony in Los Angeles on Aug. 22. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Plot details are currently under wraps, and news of the sequel’s development came just weeks after a cast reunion at TCL Chinese Theatre, in celebration of Ke Huy Quan’s hand and foot imprint ceremony. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2025 Lopez won 118-110 on one judge’s card and 116-112 on the other two after controlling the fight with his advantages in hand and foot speed. Brian Mahoney, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025 His rookie season was marred by an uneven second half, which was hindered by hand and foot injuries. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025 But the hazards of being a blind-side protector for quarterback Joe Burrow and a road grader for running back Chase Brown actually lends itself to receiving extra hand and foot care. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Finally, try lifting your opposite hand and foot at the same time. Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand and foot was before the 12th century

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“Hand and foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20and%20foot. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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