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handcare

handcare noun: the care of the hands.

Noun

handcare (uncountable)

  1. The care of the hands.
    • In general, unavoidable reactions to gloves are rare and proper handcare will prevent problems. Handwashing is also an important part of cross infection control.1992, Philip Marsh, Michael Martin, Oral microbiology

Origin of handcare

From hand + care.

Questions about handcare

What does handcare mean?
Handcare means the care of the hands.
What part of speech is handcare?
Handcare is a noun.

Words near handcare in the dictionary

  1. handcannons
  2. handcar
  3. handcarchief
  4. handcard
  5. handcards
  6. handcare
  7. handcarried
  8. handcarries
  9. handcarry
  10. handcarrying
  11. handcars

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