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Meaning of handing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

handing

Pronunciation:/ˈhændɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

    Example: He handed them the letter.   She handed responsibility over to her deputy.

  2. To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

    Example: to hand a lady into a carriage

  3. To manage.

  4. To seize; to lay hands on.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which something is handed to somebody.