hand-like
|hand-like|
B2
/ˈhændˌlaɪk/
resembling a hand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hand-like' originates from the English word 'hand' combined with the suffix '-like', where 'hand' refers to the human hand and '-like' means 'resembling or similar to'.
Historical Evolution
'hand' combined with '-like' to form 'hand-like', maintaining its meaning of resembling a hand.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a hand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having characteristics of a hand.
The robot had hand-like appendages to grasp objects.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 00:50