adj
Meaning 1
Designed to be lifted by the hand, or by both hands
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable, rare
Examples
- the uphand sledge
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Standard Lemma guide
uphand
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adj
Meaning 2
With an upward movement of the hand.
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Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Meaning 3
Starting from the bottom and working upwards
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Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: welding
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adj
Meaning 4
Characterized by pushing upwards with a hand or hands.
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Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Meaning 5
Enriched; fertile.
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Usage: not-comparable, rare
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adv
Meaning 6
From bottom to top.
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Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: welding
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adv
Meaning 7
Moved by hand in an upward direction.
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Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 8
The upper hand.
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Usage: obsolete, uncountable
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verb
Meaning 9
To lift with an upward movement of the hands.
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verb
Meaning 10
To strike from below with the hand or fist.
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verb
Meaning 11
To uphold, promote, or sustain.
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verb
Meaning 12
To raise the hands.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English up- Proto-Germanic *handuz Proto-West Germanic *handu Old English hand Middle English hond English hand English uphand From up- + hand.