Handed and Hold

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Handed adjective - Having or involving the use of hands.

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Hold is an antonym for handed in topics: give, discharge, transfer, furnish, release.

Nearby Words: hand, handy, handing

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Handed is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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