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big hands

big hands is the plural of big hand.

Meaning of big hand

Noun

big hand (plural big hands)

  1. (idiomatic, children's vocabulary, primary school age) Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).
    • When the big hand gets to the "9", we say that there are 15 minutes left before the next hour strikes.
    Synonyms:
    minute hand
    Antonyms:
    little hand
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, hand: for example, a strong round of applause, a great deal of assistance, or a large body part.
    • What a great job these kids have done today! Let's give them a big hand, everybody! [hearty applause]

Questions about big hands

What is big hands the plural of?
Big hands is the plural of big hand.

Words near big hands in the dictionary

  1. big hair
  2. big hairy armadillo
  3. big hairy armadillos
  4. big hairy deal
  5. big hand
  6. big hands
  7. big hat, no cattle
  8. big head
  9. big heads
  10. big heart
  11. big hearts

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