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Definition

To make haste; to help quickly.

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In Context

  • "Hawkins, neither you nor I are much account at the shooting; we’ll stand by to load and bear a hand."
  • "The Old Wife is ready to bear a hand in the work of harvesting."
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See Also

  • give a hand
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