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1 hand
adj. el————————n. el, parti, yardım, pay, parmak, ustalık, yetenek, usta, kurt, ibre, akrep, yelkovan, taraf, demet, salkım, hevenk, alkış, evlilik sözü————————v. vermek, uzatmak, yardım etmek* * *1. uzat (v.) 2. el (n.)* * *[hænd] 1. noun1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) el2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) ibre, gösterge3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) yardımcı, işçi, tayfa4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) yardım5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) el6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) karış7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) el yazısı2. verb(often with back, down, up etc)1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) elle vermek, uzatmak2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) bağlamak•- handful- handbag
- handbill
- handbook
- handbrake
- handcuff
- handcuffs
- hand-lens
- handmade
- hand-operated
- hand-out
- hand-picked
- handshake
- handstand
- handwriting
- handwritten
- at hand
- at the hands of
- be hand in glove with someone
- be hand in glove
- by hand
- fall into the hands of someone
- fall into the hands
- force someone's hand
- get one's hands on
- give/lend a helping hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand in hand
- hand on
- hand out
- hand-out
- handout
- hand over
- hand over fist
- hands down
- hands off!
- hands-on
- hands up!
- hand to hand
- have a hand in something
- have a hand in
- have/get/gain the upper hand
- hold hands with someone
- hold hands
- in good hands
- in hand
- in the hands of
- keep one's hand in
- off one's hands
- on hand
- on the one hand... on the other hand
-... on the other hand
- out of hand
- shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
- shake hands with / shake someone's hand
- a show of hands
- take in hand
- to hand -
2 black
adj. kara, siyah; zenci; pis; koyu; kötü, uğursuz, kızgın, karalayıcı; morarmış, kasvetli,————————n. siyah; zenci; siyah giysi, siyah boya; is————————v. siyaha boyamak, siyahlatmak, karartmak* * *siyah* * *[blæk] 1. adjective1) (of the colour in which these words are printed: black paint.) siyah, kara2) (without light: a black night; The night was black and starless.) karanlık3) (dirty: Your hands are black!; black hands from lifting coal.) pis, kirli4) (without milk: black coffee.) sütsüz, sade5) (evil: black magic.) kötü6) ((often offensive: currently acceptable in the United States, South Africa etc) Negro, of African, West Indian descent.) zenci7) ((especially South Africa) coloured; of mixed descent (increasingly used by people of mixed descent to refer to themselves).) zenci2. noun1) (the colour in which these words are printed: Black and white are opposites.) kara/siyah renk2) (something (eg paint) black in colour: I've used up all the black.) siyah renkli şey3) ((often with capital: often offensive: currently acceptable in the United states, South Africa etc) a Negro; a person of African, West Indian etc descent.) zenci3. verb(to make black.) karar(t)mak- blacken
- black art/magic
- blackbird
- blackboard
- black box
- the Black Death
- black eye
- blackhead
- blacklist 4. verb(to put (a person etc) on such a list.) kara listeye almak5. noun(the act of blackmailing: money got by blackmail.) şantaj- Black Maria
- black market
- black marketeer
- blackout
- black sheep
- blacksmith
- black and blue
- black out
- in black and white -
3 cup
n. fincan, bardak, kupa, kâse————————v. çanak gibi yapmak, şişe çekmek; kavramak* * *1. fincan 2. kap şekline getir (v.) 3. kap (n.)* * *1. noun1) (a usually round hollow container to hold liquid for drinking, often with a handle: a teacup; a cup of tea.) fincan2) (an ornamental vessel, usually of silver or other metal, given as a prize in sports events etc: They won the Football League Cup.) kupa2. verb1) (to form (one's hands) into the shape of a cup: He cupped his hands round his mouth and called.) çukurlaştırmak2) (to hold (something) in one's cupped hands: He cupped the egg in his hands.) avucunda tutmak•- cupful- cupboard
- cup final
- cup-tie
- one's cup of tea -
4 lay
adj. meslekten olmayan, rahip olmayan————————n. konum, mevki, durum, hal, yatma, sevişme, şarkı sözü, şarkı, türkü————————v. koymak, yerleştirmek, sermek, kurmak, hazırlamak, sunmak, ileri sürmek, yüklemek, dinmek, yatmak, sevişmek, yumurtlamak, bahse girmek* * *1. yatır (v.) 2. mürit (adj.)* * *I 1. [lei] past tense, past participle - laid; verb1) (to place, set or put (down), often carefully: She laid the clothes in a drawer / on a chair; He laid down his pencil; She laid her report before the committee.) koymak, bırakmak2) (to place in a lying position: She laid the baby on his back.) yatırmak3) (to put in order or arrange: She went to lay the table for dinner; to lay one's plans / a trap.) kurmak, hazırlamak4) (to flatten: The animal laid back its ears; The wind laid the corn flat.) yatırmak5) (to cause to disappear or become quiet: to lay a ghost / doubts.) aklından çıkarmak; zihninden atmak; ortadan kaldırmak6) ((of a bird) to produce (eggs): The hen laid four eggs; My hens are laying well.) yumurtlamak7) (to bet: I'll lay five pounds that you don't succeed.) bahse girmek•- layer2. verb(to put, cut or arrange in layers: She had her hair layered by the hairdresser.) katlamak, kat yapmak- layabout- lay-by
- layout
- laid up
- lay aside
- lay bare
- lay by
- lay down
- lay one's hands on
- lay hands on
- lay in
- lay low
- lay off
- lay on
- lay out
- lay up
- lay waste II see lie II III [lei] adjective1) (not a member of the clergy: lay preachers.) rahip sınıfından olmayan2) (not an expert or a professional (in a particular subject): Doctors tend to use words that lay people don't understand.) meslekten olmayan•- laymanIV [lei] noun(an epic poem.) gazel -
5 hold
interj. dur————————n. tutma, tutunma, gemi ambarı, tutunacak yer, etki, nüfuz, durdurma, ambar, bagaj bölümü (uçak)————————v. tutmak, kavramak, tıkamak, kaldırmak, el koymak, alıkoymak, gözaltına almak, devam etmek, almak, barındırmak, muhafaza etmek, karara bağlamak, çekmek, dayanmak, sadık kalmak, geçerli olmak, durmak* * *1. tut (v.) 2. tutuş (n.)* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) tutmak2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) tutmak3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) tutmak4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) tutmak5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) tutmak, alıkoymak6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) almak, içermek7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) yap(ıl)mak, düzenle(n)mek8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) tutmak9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) sahip olmak, elinde bulundurmak10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) sahip olmak, inanmak11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) geçerli olmak12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) zorunlu tutmak, mecbur etmek13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) korumak, savunmak14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) direnmek, baş eğmek15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) tutmak, sürdürmek16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) bırakmak17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) kutlamak, yapmak18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) sahip olmak19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) sürmek, devam etmek20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) beklemek, ayrılmamak21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) uzatmak22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) muhafaza etmek23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) beklemek2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tutma, tutuş, yakalama2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) etki, nüfuz, denetim3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tutma, tutuş•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) gemi ambarı -
6 clap
n. el çırpma, alkış, alkış sesi; hafifçe vurma; patlama sesi, gümbürtü, gürleme; belsoğukluğu————————v. alkışlamak, el çırpmak, çarpmak, çırpmak; vurmak, hafifçe vurmak; dokunmak; yerine koymak; oturtmak* * *1. alkışla (v.) 2. el çırpma (n.)* * *[klæp] 1. past tense, past participle - clapped; verb1) (to strike the palms of the hands together eg to show approval, to mark a rhythm, or to gain attention etc: When the singer appeared, the audience started to clap loudly; They clapped the speech enthusiastically; Clap your hands in time to the music.) alkışlamak2) (to strike (someone) with the palm of the hand, often in a friendly way: He clapped him on the back and congratulated him.) sırtına/arkasına vurmak, sırtını okşamak3) (to put suddenly (into prison, chains etc): They clapped him in jail.) hapse tıkmak2. noun1) (a sudden noise (of thunder).) gürleme2) (an act of clapping: They gave the performer a clap; He gave me a clap on the back.) alkışlama, el çırpma -
7 manicure
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8 warm
adj. sıcak, ılık, samimi, canlı, hararetli, heyecanlı, sıcak tutan, sıcacık, taze————————n. ısınma, sıcakça yer————————v. ısınmak, ısıtmak, samimileşmek* * *1. ısıt (v.) 2. sıcak (adj.)* * *[wo:m] 1. adjective1) (moderately, or comfortably, hot: Are you warm enough, or shall I close the window?; a warm summer's day.) ılık2) ((of clothes) protecting the wearer from the cold: a warm jumper.) sıcak tutan3) (welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic etc: a warm welcome; a warm smile.) candan4) (tending to make one hot: This is warm work!) terletici5) ((of colours) enriched by a certain quantity of red or pink, or (of red etc) rich and bright: a warm red; I don't want white walls - I want something warmer.) parlak2. verb1) (to make moderately hot: He warmed his hands in front of the fire.) ısıtmak2) (to become friendly (towards) or enthusiastic (about): She warmed to his charm.) yakınlaşmak3. noun(an act of warming: Give your hands a warm in front of the fire.) sıcak yer- warmly- warmness
- warmth
- warm-blooded
- warmed-over
- warmhearted
- warmheartedness
- warm up -
9 roll
n. rulo, tomar, top, dürüm, yuvarlanma, rulo köfte, silindir, gümbürtü, davul sesi, liste, yalpa, dalgalanma————————v. yuvarlanmak, dürmek, yuvarlamak, rulo yapmak, tomar yapmak, sarmak, top yapmak, döndürmek, çevirmek, havada takla atmak, sürmek, kullanmak, oklava ile açmak (hamur), silindirle ezmek, yaprak haline getirmek [met.], haddeden geçirmek, ağzında yuvarlayarak söylemek, vurgulayarak telaffuz etmek, gümbür gümbür çalmak, şakımak, yalpa yapmak, sallana sallana gitmek, salınmak, rulo ile boyamak, tekerlekler üzerinde gitmek, gitmek (araba), arabayla dolaşmak, dalga dalga göndermek, soymak (sarhoş vb), sallamak* * *1. yuvarlan (v.) 2. silindir (n.) 3. yuvarla* * *I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) top, rulo, makara2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) (yuvarlak) sandviç ekmek3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) yuvarlanma4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) sallanma, yalpalama5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) gümbürtü, gürleme6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) kıvrım, topak7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) gümbürtü2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) yuvarlanmak, tekerlenmek2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) yuvarlamak3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) dürmek, sarmak4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) dön(dür)mek5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) yuvarlamak6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) sarmak, örtmek7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) açmak; tesviye etmek8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) sallamak, yalpalamak9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) gürlemek, gümbürdemek10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) fırıl fırıl döndürmek11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) gitmek12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) ağır ağır hareket etmek; vurmak13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) geçip gitmek•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) paten yapmak, kaymak- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) isim listesi -
10 scuttle
n. sepet (yük), kömür kovası, kaçma, sıvışma, lomboz, ambar kapağı, motor kapağını karosere bağlayan parça————————v. kaçmak, tüymek, delik açarak batırmak, deniz musluğunu açıp batırmak* * *I verb(to hurry with short, quick steps.) sıvışmakII verb((of a ship's crew) to make a hole in (the ship) in order to sink it: The sailors scuttled the ship to prevent it falling into enemy hands.) delmek -
11 applaud
v. alkışlamak, el çırpmak; beğenmek* * *alkışla* * *[ə'plo:d](to praise or show approval, by clapping the hands: to applaud a speech / a singer.) alkışlamak- applause -
12 chafe
v. ovuşturmak, ovalamak, sürtmek, sürtünmek; yaralamak, yıpratmak; kızdırmak, gücendirmek, rahatsız etmek; berelenmek, aşınmak, kızmak, gücenmek, rahatsız olmak* * *1. ovuştur 2. ısıtmak için ov* * *[ eif]1) (to make warm by rubbing with the hands.) ovarak ısıtmak, ısıtmak için ovuşturmak2) (to make or become sore by rubbing: These tight shoes chafe my feet.) aşındırmak3) (to become impatient: Everyone's chafing at the delay.) sabırsızlanmak -
13 change
n. değişiklik, değişim, demir para, yenilik, bozuk para, para üstü, üstü, borsa [brit.]————————v. değiştirmek, aktarmak, değişmek, takas etmek, değiş tokuş etmek, bozdurmak, bozmak, dönüşmek, haline gelmek, üzerini değişmek* * *1. değiş (v.) 2. değişiklik (n.) 3. değiştir (v.) 4. değişim (n.)* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) değiş(tir)mek2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) değiştirmek3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) değiştirmek, üstüne giymek4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) dönüş(tür)mek5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) değiştirmek2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) değişme, değişim2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) değişiklik3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) değiştirme4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) bozukluk5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) para üstü6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) tatil, dinlenme•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change -
14 clamber
v. tırmanmak, sarılarak tırmanmak* * *tırman* * *['klæmbə](to climb by holding on with hands and feet: clambering over the rocks.) güçlükle tırmanmak -
15 clutch
n. kavrama, yakalama, kapmaya çalışma; atılma; pençe, güç, kontrol; ambreyaj, debriyaj; kuluçkaya yatırılan yumurtalar kümesi; kuluçkadan bir defada çıkan civcivler; grup————————v. yakalamak, tutmak; yapışmak; kavramak; kapmak, yakalamaya çalışmak* * *1. kavrama 2. kavra (v.) 3. kavrama (n.)* * *1. verb1) ((with at) to try to take hold of: I clutched at a floating piece of wood to save myself from drowning.) yakalamaya çalışmak2) (to hold tightly (in the hands): She was clutching a 50-cent piece.) sıkı sıkı tutmak2. noun1) (control or power: He fell into the clutches of the enemy.) kontrol eden kuvvet (pençe)2) ((the pedal operating) a device by means of which two moving parts of an engine may be connected or disconnected: He released the clutch and the car started to move.) debriyaj• -
16 coarsen
v. kabalaştırmak, kabalaşmak* * *kabalaştır* * *verb (to (cause to) become coarse: The laundry-work coarsened her hands.) kabalaş(tır)mak -
17 contact
n. temas, dokunma, ilişki, bağlantı, tanıdık, portör, taşıyıcı————————v. temas etmek, dokunmak, ilişki kurmak, irtibat kurmak, temasa geçmek, görüşmek* * *1. bağlantı kur (v.) 2. ilişki (n.) 3. temas et (v.) 4. temas (n.)* * *['kontækt] 1. noun1) (physical touch or nearness: Her hands came into contact with acid; Has she been in contact with measles?) dokunma, değme2) (communication: I've lost contact with all my old friends; We have succeeded in making (radio) contact with the ship; How can I get in contact with him?) bağlantı, ilişki3) (a person with influence, knowledge etc which might be useful: I made several good contacts in London.) tanıdık, bildik4) ((a place where) a wire etc carrying electric current (may be attached): the contacts on the battery.) bağlantı5) (a person who has been near someone with an infectious disease: We must trace all known contacts of the cholera victim.) hastalık taşıyıcı, portör6) (a person or thing that provides a means of communicating with someone: His radio is his only contact with the outside world.) bağlantı, haberleşme2. verb(to get in touch with in order to give or share information etc: I'll contact you by telephone.) ilişki kurmak, temasa geçmek -
18 cool
adj. serin, soğuk; soğukkanlı; klas, harika; küstah; abartısız, tamı tamına, uygun————————interj. çok iyi, mükemmel, harika————————n. serinlik, serin yer; soğukkanlılık————————v. serinletmek, soğutmak, serinlemek; yatışmak* * *1. soğut (v.) 2. serin (adj.)* * *[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) serin2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) sakin, soğukkanlı3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) soğuk4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) mükemmel, şahane2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) serinle(t)mek2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) yatışmak, sakinleşmek3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) serinlik- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool -
19 crawl
n. ağır gidiş, yavaş ilerleme; krol yüzme————————v. emeklemek, yavaş ilerlemek, sürünmek; dolu olmak; yağ yapmak; kaynıyor olmak; karıncalanmak; krol yüzmek* * *1. sürün 2. sürün (v.) 3. sürünme (n.)* * *[kro:l] 1. verb1) (to move slowly along the ground: The injured dog crawled away.) sürünmek2) ((of people) to move on hands and knees or with the front of the body on the ground: The baby can't walk yet, but she crawls everywhere.) emeklemek3) (to move slowly: The traffic was crawling along at ten kilometres per hour.) ağır ağır ilerlemek4) (to be covered with crawling things: His hair was crawling with lice.) kaynamak2. noun1) (a very slow movement or speed: We drove along at a crawl.) yavaş yavaş gidiş, kaplumbağa sürati2) (a style of swimming in which the arms make alternate overarm movements: She's better at the crawl than she is at the breaststroke.) kravl yüzme -
20 creep
n. emekleme, sürünme, kayma; yayılma, sızıntı; yuva, sığınak; toprak kayması; ürperti, ürperme; yaltakçı; sevilmeyen kimse————————v. sürünerek ilerlemek, sürünmek, emeklemek; sokulmak; ürpermek; sarılarak büyümek; sızmak* * *1. sürün 2. sürün (v.) 3. sürünme (n.)* * *I [kri:p] past tense, past participle - crept; verb1) (to move slowly, quietly or secretly: He crept into the bedroom.) sessizce sokulmak2) (to move on hands or knees or with the body close to the ground: The cat crept towards the bird.) sürünmek3) ((of plants) to grow along the ground, up a wall etc.) tırmanmak, sarılmakII [kri:p]((slang) a disgusting person: Leave her alone, you creep.) dalkavuk, yağcı- creeper- creepy
- creepily
- creepiness
- creepy-crawly
- creep up on
- make someone's flesh creep
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hands off — verb imperative : refrain from touching : refrain from interference : leave (one) alone * * * hands off 1. (as a command) keep off 2. Do not touch or strike • • • Main Entry: ↑hand * * * hands off … Useful english dictionary
hands up — verb imperative : put (one s) hands up in the air and hold them up : surrender … Useful english dictionary
lay hands on — verb manage with the hands • Hypernyms: ↑manipulate • Verb Frames: Somebody s something * * * 1 wait till I lay my hands on you!: CATCH, lay/get hold of, get one s hands on, seize, grab, grasp, capture. 2 it s n … Useful english dictionary
change hands — verb be transferred to another owner This restaurant changed hands twice last year • Syn: ↑change owners • Hypernyms: ↑move, ↑displace • Hyponyms: ↑vest, ↑fall, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
shake hands — verb take someone s hands and shake them as a gesture of greeting or congratulation (Freq. 2) • Derivationally related forms: ↑handshake, ↑handshaking • Hypernyms: ↑greet, ↑recognize, ↑recognise … Useful english dictionary
wash one's hands — verb to absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame I wash my hands of this • Hypernyms: ↑absolve, ↑justify, ↑free • Verb Frames: Somebody s PP * * * wash one s hands ( ● … Useful english dictionary
keep one's hands off — verb stay clear of, avoid Keep your hands off my wife! Keep your distance from this man he is dangerous • Syn: ↑stand back, ↑keep one s eyes off, ↑keep one s distance, ↑stay away • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
throw up one's hands — verb see throw up * * * throw up one s hands To raise one s hands as an expression of exasperation, despair, horror, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑throw * * * raise both hands in the air as an indication of one s exasperation … Useful english dictionary
lay hands on — verb To find, obtain or procure. If we can lay hands on some chicken wire and a black light, we can make some scary Halloween decorations … Wiktionary
get one's hands on — verb To get; to obtain; to secure. If you can get your hands on the right ingredients, its an easy recipe … Wiktionary
have one's hands tied — verb to be powerless to act, to be thwarted Im sorry, theres nothing I can do. My hands are tied … Wiktionary
