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uphand.

Designed to be lifted by the hand, or by both hands

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Designed to be lifted by the hand, or by both hands

    not-comparable · rare
  2. With an upward movement of the hand.

    not-comparable
  3. Starting from the bottom and working upwards

    not-comparable
  4. Characterized by pushing upwards with a hand or hands.

    not-comparable
  5. Enriched; fertile.

    not-comparable · rare
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English up- Proto-Germanic *handuz Proto-West Germanic *handu Old English hand Middle English hond English hand English uphand From up- + hand.

adv
  1. From bottom to top.

    not-comparable
  2. Moved by hand in an upward direction.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English up- Proto-Germanic *handuz Proto-West Germanic *handu Old English hand Middle English hond English hand English uphand From up- + hand.

verb
  1. To lift with an upward movement of the hands.

  2. To strike from below with the hand or fist.

  3. To uphold, promote, or sustain.

  4. To raise the hands.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English up- Proto-Germanic *handuz Proto-West Germanic *handu Old English hand Middle English hond English hand English uphand From up- + hand.

noun
  1. The upper hand.

    obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English up- Proto-Germanic *handuz Proto-West Germanic *handu Old English hand Middle English hond English hand English uphand From up- + hand.

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