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old hands

old hands is the plural of old hand.

Meaning of old hand

Noun

old hand (plural old hands)

  1. (idiomatic) A person who is experienced at a certain activity.
    • Near-synonyms: insider, initiate; habitué

Questions about old hands

What is old hands the plural of?
Old hands is the plural of old hand.

Words near old hands in the dictionary

  1. Old Gutnish
  2. old habits die hard
  3. old hag syndrome
  4. Old Hairy
  5. old hand
  6. old hands
  7. Old Harbour
  8. Old Harry
  9. old hat
  10. old hats
  11. old head

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