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hand

Dutch Definition


hand
     1. hand
     2. wijzer

Translations for hand and their definitions

hand ©
     1. n-f. A hand of a human, other simian or other animal with fingers.


handvol
     1. n-f. A handful, small quantity or number.


wijzer
     1. n-m. One who points, directs, indicates
     2. n-m. An arm or other moving part of an instrument which points out a readable value, notably a hand on a clock, or on another scaled dial
     3. adj. comparative of wijs


geleiden
     1. v. to escort, to accompany
     2. v. to guide (along a certain path)
     3. v. to give guidance (especially moral)
     4. v. to conduct (electricity)
     5. v. to accompany (a piece, musician etc.)



kant ©
     1. n-m. side, face (of an object)
           De deur is aan deze kant van het gebouw. - The door is on this side of the building.
     2. n-m. side (as opposed to top or bottom)
           De boom is omgevallen en ligt nu op zijn kant. - The tree has fallen over and is now lying on its side.
     3. n-m. way, direction
           We rijden de verkeerde kant op. - We're driving in the wrong direction.
     4. n-m. lace (textile pattern)
           Deze doek is met kant versierd. - This cloth is decorated with lace.
     5. v. first-person singular present indicative of kanten
     6. v. second-person singular present indicative of kanten
     7. v. third-person singular present indicative of kanten
     8. v. imperative of kanten


greep
     1. n-m. grasp, clutches
           Dankzij het ruwe oppervlak van het apparaat heb je een goede greep. - Thanks to the rough surface of the device you get a good grip.
           Heb je een goede greep op de zaak? - Do you have a good grip on the case?
     2. n-m. (figuratively) fascination, obsession (in the phrase in de greep van)
           Hij was helemaal in de greep van dat computerspel. - He was completely consumed by that computer game.
     3. n-m. (figuratively) guess
           Ik doe maar een greep. - I'm just guessing.
     4. n-m. some samples that are reasonably representative for a larger collection
           Dit is een greep uit de talen waarin Wiktionary beschikbaar is: Engels, Nederlands, Spaans en Zweeds. - These are some samples that represent the larger collection of all languages in which Wik
           In deze vitrine ziet u een greep uit ons assortiment. - In this showcase you can see some samples that represent the larger collection of our current offerings.
     5. n-f. grip, handle
     6. v. singular past indicative of grijpen



handigheid
     1. n-f. skilfulness, handiness, dexterity


handtekening
     1. n-f. Signature, autograph.
           Zonder handtekening is dit contract ongeldig.
             This contract is not valid without a signature.
           Zou u even uw handtekening willen zetten?
             Would you please sign this?
           Een handtekening van Elvis is geld waard.
             Elvis's autograph is worth money.
           Deze diefstal draagt overduidelijk haar handtekening.
             This theft has her name written all over it.


overhandigen
     1. v. to hand (give, pass or transmit with the hand)


matroos ©
     1. n-m. sailor, seaman



begeleiden
     1. v. to accompany
     2. v. to guide, oversee
     3. v. to supervise (a student)


zijde
     1. n-f. side, face (of an object)
     2. n-f. silk


handgreep
     1. n-m. handle, grip


werkman
     1. n-m. workman, (employed) working man; commoner
     2. n-m. worker, laborer


Leiden
     1. Proper noun. .
     2. v. to lead, to take the lead
     3. v. to guide
     4. v. to lead, to go, to follow a path to
           Alle wegen leiden naar Rome. - All roads lead to Rome.


helpen ©
     1. v. to help
           Wie mag ik helpen? - Whom may I help?
     2. v. to provide, to supply (+preo, aan, with)
           Bedankt dat je mij aan dat truitje hebt geholpen! - Thanks for getting me that sweater!
     3. v. to get hooked, to cause (someone) to be very keen (on), addicted or depended (+preo, aan, to)
           Die vriendengroup had haar aan de drank geholpen. - That circle of friends got her addicted to alcohol.


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