Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hand off

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.29 in modern English

Syllables
hand off
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To pass (the ball) to a teammate.

verb

To pass or transfer.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

hands off (present, singular) handing off (participle, present) handed off (participle, past) handed off (past)

Frequently Paired Words

drop off hand over

Questions

What does hand off mean?
To pass (the ball) to a teammate.

How to pronounce hand off

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