English words starting with H

A small rodent with a short tail and large cheek pouches for carrying food, often kept as a pet.

any of the five tendons at the back of the human knee.

The part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb, used for holding and touching.

(of glass) shaped by blowing air into it through a tube while it is in a molten state, using the skill of a person rather than a machine.

Made by a person using their hands or with hand tools, rather than by machine.

Made or shaped by carving with a hand tool, not by a machine.

Colored by hand rather than by a mechanical or photographic process.

Counted or tallied by a person rather than by a machine.

A handle attached to a shaft, turned by hand to operate a mechanism.

Operated or powered by turning a handle by hand.

Cut or shaped by hand rather than by a machine.

Delivered directly by a person, not sent through the mail or another impersonal system.

(of a food item, especially a confection) coated or covered by being lowered into a liquid mixture using the hand, rather than by a machine, often implying a small-batch, artisanal quality.

Drawn by hand, not by a machine or computer.

Made or created by digging with the hands or with simple hand tools, rather than by using machinery.

Colored by hand, not by a machine or industrial process.

Decorated with needlework by hand, not by machine.

Relating to or involving the coordination between the hands and the eyes.

(of a person) having been given excessive help or protection, so as to be unable to act independently.

Made or shaped by a person using a hammer and other tools, rather than by a machine.

Designed to be held and operated in the hand

Shaped or cut by hand with a chisel, axe, or other tool, rather than by machine.

The act of holding someone's hand, especially for guidance, reassurance, or affection.

Made by knitting by hand, rather than by machine.

Made by hand using knitting needles, rather than by a machine.

Written or drawn by hand in a careful or decorative way, rather than being printed or typed.

(of clothes or other items) passed on from another person after they have been used.

Operated or controlled by hand rather than by power or electricity.

(of climbing or pulling) by moving one hand after the other in a continuous motion, always keeping a firm grip.

Painted by a person using their hand and a brush or other tool, rather than by a machine or a printing process.

Chosen carefully from a group as the best or most suitable.

Produced by writing or drawing by hand, not by machine or type.

Made or shaped by rolling with the hands, not by a machine.

Written by hand in a quick, careless, or untidy way.

made or repaired by sewing with a needle and thread in a person's hand, not by a machine.

Having the form or outline of a human hand.

Approximately the size of a human hand.

Sewn or fastened with stitches made by hand rather than by a machine.

Made or shaped by a person using their hands, without the use of machinery.

Involving physical contact or close proximity, especially in fighting

Having or providing only just enough money or food to live, without any extra for the future.

Made or decorated by hand using tools, rather than by a machine.

A small device or object used to warm the hands.

The act of cleaning one's hands with soap and water to remove germs and dirt.

Made by hand using a loom or similar weaving technique, rather than by a machine.

The act of wringing one's hands as a sign of distress, anxiety, or helplessness.

made or shaped by hand, not by machine, especially with skill and care.

A small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items.

A team game in which a ball is thrown or hit with the hand towards a goal.

A small basket with a handle, designed to be carried by hand.

A small bell, typically one of a tuned set, designed to be rung by hand.

A small printed advertisement or notice distributed by hand.

A small book giving useful facts or instructions about a particular subject.

A small cart that is pushed or pulled by hand.

The act of clasping or gripping another person's hand, especially as a greeting or sign of agreement.

An object made by hand using skill, rather than by machine.

Made by hand or using hand tools, not by machine, typically with skill and care.

A pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner's wrists.

Having had handcuffs placed on one's wrists, typically by the police.

The fact of being right-handed or left-handed.

the amount of something that can be held in one hand

A part of an object designed to be held in the hand.

a small gun that is held and fired with one hand

something designed to be held by the hand for support or to prevent falling

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Having a condition that markedly restricts one's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.

Designed or modified to allow people with physical disabilities to enter, move around, and use a place or facility without difficulty.

A person who assigns handicaps, especially in horse racing or other sports.

The act of imposing a disadvantage or handicap on someone or something.

an activity that involves making things by hand, especially decorative or artistic objects.

Most convenient to use or handle; most useful

In a skillful, effective, or convenient manner.

Something that someone has made or done using their hands or personal effort.

a small square of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose, eyes, or face.

To touch, hold, or move something with your hands.

The curved metal bar with handles at each end that you use to steer a bicycle or motorcycle.

A person who handles or manages something, especially a person who trains or controls an animal.

The way in which someone deals with or manages a situation, person, or object.

Made by hand, not by machine.

A female servant or attendant.

A female servant who does a variety of household tasks.

an act of passing something, especially responsibility or control, from one person or group to another.

Something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who is in need of it.

the act of giving control or responsibility for something to another person or group

To choose someone or something carefully for a particular purpose, especially from a group of people or things.

A small, hand-held device or tool, especially one that is part of a larger machine or system, such as a dental drill or a surgical instrument.

The mark left by the inner surface of a person's hand on a surface.

a long, narrow bar that you can hold onto for support, especially on stairs or along a walkway

(of a victory) won very easily

Designed to be used without being held in the hands.

Not involving direct control or intervention; characterized by a policy of non-interference.

Involving or providing practical experience of something by allowing someone to do or use it.

A saw designed to be used with one hand.

The part of a telephone that you hold to your ear and mouth, containing the receiver and the transmitter.

an act of shaking a person's hand with your own, used as a greeting or to show that you have agreed on something

The action of shaking someone's hand with your own as a greeting or agreement.

(of a man) good-looking

In a generous or ample manner; liberally.

The quality of being attractive in appearance, especially for a man.

a gymnastic movement in which a person leaps forward or backward onto their hands and then springs back onto their feet.

An act of balancing upside down on one's hands with the body and legs held vertically in the air.

To wash something, especially one's hands, by hand rather than in a machine.

Work done with the hands, not by machine.

a person's particular style of writing done with a pen, pencil, etc.

Written by hand with a pen, pencil, etc., rather than being typed or printed.

convenient to handle or use; useful

a person who is skilled at a wide variety of small, practical, or repair tasks, especially around the home.

To attach something at the top so that its lower part is free.

a very light aircraft without an engine, consisting of a frame covered in cloth, from which the pilot hangs in a harness

an emotional problem or inhibition that causes a person to behave in an anxious or unusual way

a large building where aircraft are kept

resembling or characteristic of a hangar, especially in being very large, cavernous, or having a simple, utilitarian structure.

Having a dejected, guilty, or ashamed appearance

(past tense and past participle of 'hang') To have killed someone by suspending them by the neck.

a curved piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used for hanging clothes.

A person who associates with another or a group, especially for personal advantage, without making a useful contribution.

the act of killing someone by putting a rope around their neck and dropping them so that their neck is broken or they suffocate.

A game for two or more players in which one player thinks of a word and the others try to guess it by suggesting letters. Each wrong guess results in a part of a drawing of a man being hanged, and the game is lost if the drawing is completed.

A small piece of torn skin at the side or base of a fingernail.

a place where someone spends a lot of time or where people often meet socially