Defn: The quality of being handsome. Handsomeness is the mere animal excellence, beauty the mere imaginative. Hare.
HANDSPIKE
Hand"spike`, n.
Defn: A bar or lever, generally of wood, used in a windlass or capstan, for heaving anchor, and, in modified forms, for various purposes.
HANDSPRING
Hand"spring`, n.
Defn: A somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground.
HAND-TIGHT
Hand"-tight`, a. (Naut.)
Defn: As tight as can be made by the hand. Totten.
HANDWHEEL
Hand"wheel`, n. (Mach.)
Defn: Any wheel worked by hand; esp., one the rim of which serves as the handle by which a valve, car brake, or other part is adjusted.
HAND-WINGED
Hand"-winged`, a. (Zoöl.)