big hand

1. (idiomatic)Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).

   When the big hand gets to the "9", we say that there are 15 minutes left before the next hour strikes.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, hand: for example, a strong round of applause, a great deal of assistance, or a large body part.

   What a great job these kids have done today! Let's give them a big hand, everybody! [hearty applause]

   Several people gave me a hand with getting this work done on time. In particular, Sean gave me a really big hand with the number-crunching.

1. Tom has big hands.

   У Тома великі руки. — deniko

   ruУ Тома большие руки. — Balamax

   deTom hat große Hände. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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2. Tom has very big hands.

   У Тома дуже великі руки. — Proxima5

   ruУ Тома очень крупные руки. — Proxima5

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3. Let's give Tom a big hand.

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4. The crowd gave the winner a big hand.

   ruТолпа встретила победителя аплодисментами. — Catamenia321

   deDie Menge schenkte dem Gewinner einen großen Applaus. — Dani6187

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5. He has big hands.

   ruУ него большие руки. — marafon

   deEr hat große Hände. — Dokuyaku

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