helping hand

1. (idiomatic)Any assistance, help or aid.

   Thanks for lending a helping hand to the project.

   physical assistance

2. A jig used to help solder wires and electronics, consisting of a weighted base, a pair of adjustable arms ending in crocodile clips (the hands), and sometimes a magnifying glass, held together by flexible joints.

3. A grabber (tool used to pick up items without bending or stretching).

regular