hand-to-hand

[ hand-tuh-hand ]

adjective

1. close to one's adversary; at close quarters:

   hand-to-hand combat.

hand-to-hand

adjective

1. at close quarters

   they fought hand-to-hand

Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-to-hand¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

“What is another name for the hand-to-hand steering method?”

From Los Angeles Times

Bridges may be saddled with more hand-to-hand fight choreography, but Lithgow says the emotional anguish Harold carries with him into the wilderness offers another version of stage combat.

From Salon

The plea agreement laid out preparation Rundo and others took, including hand-to-hand and other fight training sessions.

From Los Angeles Times

The current hand-to-hand combat over service records between the Walz and Vance campaigns, of course, seems particularly absurd given the lack of military service by either former President Trump or Vice President Harris.

From Salon

A scene of muddy hand-to-hand combat is arguably the highlight of this season's finale of "House of the Dragon."

From Salon