Antonyms for handing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : hand

Phonetic Transcription : hænd

Definition of handing

Origin : Old English hond, hand "hand; side; power, control, possession," from Proto-Germanic *khanduz (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Dutch, German hand, Old Norse hönd, Gothic handus). The original Old English plural handa was superseded in Middle English by handen, later hands.
Meaning "person who does something with his hands" is from 1580s, hence "hired workman" (1630s) and "sailor in a ship's crew" (1660s). Clock and watch sense is from 1570s. Meaning "round of applause" is from 1838. The linear measure of 4 inches (originally 3) is from 1560s, now used only in giving the height of horses. The meaning "playing cards held in one player's hand" is from 1620s; that of "a round at a card game" is from 1620s.
First hand, second hand, etc. (mid-15c.) are from the notion of something being passed down from hand to hand. Out of hand (1590s) is opposite of in hand "under control" (c.1200). Hand over fist (1825) is suggestive of sailors and fishermen hauling in nets. Hand jive is from 1958. To win something hands down (1855) is from horse racing, from a jockey's gesture of letting the reins go loose in an easy victory.
The Two Thousand Guinea Stakes was not the best contested one that it has been our fortune to assist at. ... [T]hey were won by Meteor, with Scott for his rider; who went by the post with his hands down, the easiest of all easy half-lengths. Wiseacre certainly did the best in his power to spoil his position, and Misdeal was at one time a little vexatious. ["The Sportsman," report from April 26, 1840]
To hand it to (someone) "acknowledge someone's ability" is slang from c.1906. Phrase on the one hand ... on the other hand is recorded from 1630s, a figurative use of the physical sense of hand in reference to position on one side or the other side of the body (as in the lefthand side), which goes back to Old English Hands up! as a command from a policeman, robber, etc., is from 1873. Hand-to-mouth is from c.1500. Hand-in-hand attested from c.1500 as "with hands clasped;" figurative sense of "concurrently" recorded from 1570s.

As in pass : verb give, transfer
As in proffer : verb suggest, offer
As in reach : verb stretch to; touch
As in supply : verb furnish, provide, give a resource
As in transfer : verb pass possession to
As in turn over : verb give, transfer
As in deliver : verb transfer, carry
As in deliver : verb discharge, give forth
As in dish out : verb distribute
As in feed : verb give nourishment; augment
As in furnish : verb give, reveal information
As in hand over : verb give back; release

Example sentences :

"This is my address," said the merchant, writing it in pencil, and handing it to Robert.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"There is more here than you know," said Christopher, handing her back the paper.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

"Could I trouble you to put it in the fire," he said, handing the torn paper to her.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Then, handing the book to him, with a bow and smile, the minister turned away.
Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy

But they did not feel justified in handing Donald over to justice.
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

She started again to find Blandois close to her, handing Fanny into the boat.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

"Here, read for yourself," I said, handing him my engagement with the Comdie.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Please to give me the most you can for this,' said Martin, handing the watch to the shopman. '
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

Who would have hindered it from handing its milliards over to us?
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

The Hobbs cub who was my vestiare was handing me our evening paper.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

Synonyms for handing

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