Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yad

Noun
(yahd)
Definition
A Hebrew term meaning ‘hand’, commonly used in Jewish contexts.
Examples
  • He used a yad to indicate the correct line in the Torah.
  • The artist shaped the clay with skillful yad movements.
Meaning
The term ‘yad’ can refer to a physical hand or be used metaphorically to indicate action or agency.
Synonyms
  • Hand
  • Pointer