run hands

The phrase "run hands" can have different meanings depending on context, from physical altercations to tactile exploration.

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Definition

B2Urban Slang

(informal, slang)To initiate a physical fight.

Example

They decided to run hands after the heated argument.
If you have a problem, we can run hands right now.

A2General

(common)To move one's hands over a surface to feel or examine it.

Example

She ran her hands over the fabric to check its texture.
He ran his hands along the wall, searching for the light switch.

B1General

(common)To touch or stroke something in a gentle manner.

Example

She ran her hands up and down his arm, comforting him.
He ran his hands through his hair, deep in thought.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run hands":

running hand throw hands hand rub soft hand bare hand pair of hands on someone's hands hand over hand join hands extend one's hand shake hands lay hands on hold someone's hand free hand put one's hands on all hands wash one's hands in hand top hand with both hands taut hand back of one's hand by hand hand glass raise one's hand hand fruit deal a hand with one hand two left hands hot hand hands up grab handle