hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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Matthews’ team, MVPs United, is managed by TV presenter Maya Jama and Juventus and Switzerland midfielder Alisha Lehmann, although ex-Liverpool academy graduate Stephen Sama is the hands-on coach.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
One of the most innovative innovations in the world of cleaning since the original hoovers were created in the 1860s, the best cordless vacuums are your secret weapons for a hands-on approach to cleaning your floors without a power cord.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
When defenders have hands-on readiness, tool mastery and an attacker’s mindset, the playing field shifts, enabling combat readiness and truly resilient teams.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Each activity is designed to be hands-on, and they’re created by a preschool teacher who has worked extensively with kids.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
One of the most innovative innovations in the world of cleaning since the original hoovers were created in the 1860s, the best cordless vacuums are your secret weapons for a hands-on approach to cleaning your floors without a power cord.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
When defenders have hands-on readiness, tool mastery and an attacker’s mindset, the playing field shifts, enabling combat readiness and truly resilient teams.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Each activity is designed to be hands-on, and they’re created by a preschool teacher who has worked extensively with kids.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hands-on
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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