The act of giving or passing something to someone using one's hands.
From Old English hand, related to all Germanic languages and ultimately from Proto-Germanic handuz. The verb form developed naturally from the noun, as hands are the primary tools for giving and receiving.
The simple act of handing something over is one of the most fundamental human social behaviors, involving trust, cooperation, and spatial coordination. Different cultures have elaborate protocols around how things should be handed over, especially important items.
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