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Parts of the Hand: English Vocabulary for Hand Parts!

The hand is one of the most important parts of the human body, helping us hold, touch, and do everyday tasks. It is made up of different parts, such as the fingers, palm, knuckles, and nails, each with its own function. In this article, we’ll explore the parts of the hand in English and learn how they work together in a simple way.

Different Parts of the Hand

Parts of the Hand: Learn English Vocabulary for Hand Parts!

Learn different parts of the hand in English.

  • Palm
  • Wrist
  • Fingernail
  • Knuckle
  • Thumb
  • Little finger
  • Index finger
  • Ring finger
  • Middle finger

Parts of the Hand with Examples

  • Palm

Know something like the palm of one’s hand

  • Wrist

 A gold bracelet dangled from his left wrist.

  • Fingernail

 Opening the brown skin with his fingernail, Mitchell peeled a plantain and sliced the dry-smelling fruit lengthwise into strips.

  • Knuckle

Hand conditioning: knuckle push-ups, taking care to keep the body straight.

  • Thumb

She held the coin carefully between finger and thumb.

  • Little finger

 She listened, her little finger cocked as she held her coffee cup poised above its saucer.

  • Index finger

The second man smiles, wags his index finger and picks up a copy of his company’s annual report.

  • Ring finger

Then one of the robbers saw that there was still a ring on her ring finger.

  • Middle finger

As for the report, it says, in brief, that my right thumb and middle finger have been identified.

Charlène Gauthier

Sunday 9th of January 2022

pretty useful thanks