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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hand-off

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.29 in modern English

Syllables
hand-off
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pass made in a backward direction.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The transfer of the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another when the aircraft enters the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the aircraft are transferred.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The passing of a completed project to another person or group.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act of pushing an opponent away with an open hand.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The transfer of control to another subsystem.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from hand off.

Usage

Inflected Forms

hand-offs (plural)

Phrases

drop-off

Frequently Paired Words

drop-off

Questions

What does hand-off mean?
A pass made in a backward direction.
Where does hand-off come from?
Deverbal from hand off.

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