English Explanatory Dictionary

helping hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any assistance, help or aid.
  2. A jig used to help solder wires and electronics, consisting of a weighted base, a pair of adjustable arms ending in crocodile clips (the hands), and sometimes a magnifying glass, held together by flexible joints.
  3. A grabber (tool used to pick up items without bending or stretching).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

helping hand helping hands
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