By hand
adverb
Done by a person, not a machine.
He made the furniture by hand, so it was unique and beautiful.
Often appears as...
- made by hand
- written by hand
adverb
Physically holding or delivering something.
He gave me the letter by hand to ensure I would get it.
Often appears as...
- delivered by hand
- passed by hand
adverb
Done by a person, not a machine.
He made the furniture by hand, so it was unique and beautiful.
Often appears as...
- made by hand
- written by hand
adverb
Physically holding or delivering something.
He gave me the letter by hand to ensure I would get it.
Often appears as...
- delivered by hand
- passed by hand
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Nuance in Uniqueness
Items made by hand carry a sense of uniqueness. No two handmade items are exactly the same.
The quilt was sewn by hand, giving it a one-of-a-kind pattern.
Pro Tip 2/3Artisanal Quality
'By hand' can imply artisanal or high-quality, reflecting skill and craftsmanship.
The intricate jewelry was crafted by hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Time and Effort
Doing something by hand usually takes more time and effort, often appreciated in the final work.
She decorated the cake by hand, taking several hours to perfect it.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuance in Uniqueness
Items made by hand carry a sense of uniqueness. No two handmade items are exactly the same.
The quilt was sewn by hand, giving it a one-of-a-kind pattern.
Pro Tip 2/3Artisanal Quality
'By hand' can imply artisanal or high-quality, reflecting skill and craftsmanship.
The intricate jewelry was crafted by hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Time and Effort
Doing something by hand usually takes more time and effort, often appreciated in the final work.
She decorated the cake by hand, taking several hours to perfect it.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuance in Uniqueness
Items made by hand carry a sense of uniqueness. No two handmade items are exactly the same.
The quilt was sewn by hand, giving it a one-of-a-kind pattern.
Pro Tip 2/3Artisanal Quality
'By hand' can imply artisanal or high-quality, reflecting skill and craftsmanship.
The intricate jewelry was crafted by hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Time and Effort
Doing something by hand usually takes more time and effort, often appreciated in the final work.
She decorated the cake by hand, taking several hours to perfect it.
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