Hammer-fish, n. Balance-fish, hammer-head, hammer-headed shark (Zygæna vulgaris).
Hammer-head, n. See hammer-fish.
Hammock, n. Swinging bed.
Hamper, n.
- 1. Crate, packing, basket.
- 2. Fetter, shackle, clog-chain.
Hamper, v. a. Shackle, fetter, entangle, clog, encumber, restrain, hinder, impede, clog.
Hamstring, v. a. Hough.
Hand, n.
- 1. Palm and fingers.
- 2. Palm, four inches (in estimating the height of a horse), hand-breadth.
- 3. Side (right or left), direction, part.
- 4. Skill, ability, talent, faculty, dexterity.
- 5. Handiwork, workmanship.
- 6. Mode of procedure, course, management.
- 7. Agency, intervention, participation, share.
- 8. Possession, control, power.
- 9. Laborer, workman, operative, artisan, artificer, craftsman, employee.
- 10. Index, pointer, indicator.
- 11. Chirography, handwriting, style of penmanship.
- 12. Handful, bunch (usually of five).