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hand-in-hand

hand-in-hand is the alternative spelling of hand in hand.

Meaning of hand in hand

Adverb

hand in hand (not comparable)

  1. Holding or clasping hands.
    • The couple strolled down the sidewalk, hand in hand.
  2. (figuratively) Naturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship.
    • The tendency to follow trends and explore one's sense of self goes hand in hand with being a teenager.
  3. (obsolete) Just; fair; equitable.
    • As fair and as good, a kind of hand in hand comparison.1611 April (first recorded performance), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Cymbeline”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard...

Questions about hand-in-hand

What is hand-in-hand the alternative spelling of?
Hand-in-hand is the alternative spelling of hand in hand.

Words near hand-in-hand in the dictionary

  1. hand-holds
  2. hand-hole
  3. hand-holes
  4. hand-in-cap
  5. hand-in-glove
  6. hand-in-hand
  7. hand-kercher
  8. hand-kiss
  9. hand-kissed
  10. hand-kisses
  11. hand-kissing

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