hand on

Definition of hand onnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand on
hand down
Verb
  • Officials ruled former Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau held Wallstedt's glove hand down with his stick, preventing him from making the save.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Companion planting is an age-old practice, and many strategies have been handed down from generation to generation.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Hand on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20on. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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