English Explanatory Dictionary

handbill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pruning hook.
  2. A chopping instrument; billhook.
noun
  1. A loose printed sheet, to be distributed by hand.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-StuckInLagToad-handbill.wav

Word forms

handbill handbills hand bill hand-bill

Etymology

From hand + bill (“cutting instrument”).

Related words

advertisement booklet brochure catalogue catalog circular flier flyer junk mail leaflet pamphlet
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