Definition of hand-to-hand
(Entry 1 of 2)
: involving physical contact or close enough range for physical contact
hand-to-hand fighting
hand to hand
adverbDefinition of hand to hand (Entry 2 of 2)
: at very close range
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The first known use of hand-to-hand was in the 14th century
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