# in hand

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. In physical possession; at one's disposal.
2. Held in the hand or hands.
3. In the presence of a particular person.
4. Under consideration; currently being dealt with or addressed.
5. Under control.
6. Of the cue ball: not on the table; able to be positioned by the current player.
7. Still to be played.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-hand