LEARNit Dictionary

hand

noun

the part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb

دست, کف دست

see also hot hand, left-hand, right-hand

using the hand or number of hands mentioned

دست, نیروی دستی

a one-handed catch

left-handed scissors

help in doing something

کمک, یاری, دستیاری

The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand.

Let me give you a hand with those bags .

Do you need a hand with those invoices?

the part or role that somebody/something plays in a particular situation; somebody’s influence in a situation

نقش, تاثیر, نفوذ

Early reports suggest the hand of rebel forces in the bombings.

Several of his colleagues had a hand in his downfall.

This appointment was an attempt to strengthen her hand in policy discussions.

a part of a clock or watch that points to the numbers

عقربه

see also hour hand, minute hand, second hand

a person who does physical work on a farm or in a factory

کارگر

The farmer would bring in hired hands to help him harvest the crop.

see also chargehand, farmhand, hired hand, stagehand

a sailor on a ship

ملوان, ناوی, دریانورد

All hands on deck!