Synonyms for hand-down
hand-down

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1. hand-me-down, hand-downverb

   passed on from one person to another

   "not too proud to wear hand-me-down clothes"

   Synonyms:
   hand-me-down

   Antonyms:
   new

2. hand downverb

   passed on, as by inheritance

   "This ring was handed down through many generations"

   Synonyms:
   hand down

   Antonyms:
   new

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1. Alison Jacobson:

   A great way to test if a surface is too soft is to press your hand down and then lift it up. If your hand leaves an indentation, it's too soft.

2. John F. Kennedy:

   It is our task in our time and in our generation to hand down undiminished to those who come after us, as was handed down to us by those who went before, the natural wealth and beauty which is ours.

3. Chrystal Harmes:

   He put one hand down and started walking 'zombie-like' toward the officers.

4. Emma Daly:

   He stopped, looked at me, and instead of answering my question, just reached forward with his hand, touched my chest and then pulled his hand down between my breasts and said 'You're not wearing a bra,' or words to that effect, and then moved on, i was left completely stunned, and the only thing I could say was, 'Yes I am.'.

5. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams:

   New York Police would run rings around( the other candidates). They are masters, and they know that whatever you hand down, they have to implement. But if you know the system, if you know the crevices, you know how to go and ensure you're getting what you want.