hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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Deliberately, l avert my gaze as thick woody fingers interlace like calloused hands in prayer. Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 Sweater My grandmother also purchased this 100 percent cashmere mock-neck sweater to have on hand in case the weather requires an extra layer. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 They were often photographed hand in hand, accompanied one another at red carpet events, and offered glimpses into their personal life on social media. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025 There may be no stronger hands in investing than those of institutions that can (and do) print money. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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