"big hand" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: big hands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} big hand (plural big hands)
  1. (idiomatic, children's vocabulary, primary school age) Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face). Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: minute hand [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-big_hand-en-noun-en:minute_hand__of_a_clock_face
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, hand: for example, a strong round of applause, a great deal of assistance, or a large body part.
    Sense id: en-big_hand-en-noun-en:literal__sum_of_parts_senses Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 89 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 6 94 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 4 96

Inflected forms

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