Hand/hænd/nounThe end part of a person's arm including the fingers.She held the package in her hand. Often appears as...hand in hand wash your hand Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/2Body Language The word 'hand' may also imply communication through gestures. He raised his hand to signal stop. Pro Tip 2/2Ownership Indication 'Hand' can indicate something a person created or has control over. The hand of the artist is evident in this painting.