hand-back
nounUK /ˈhænd bæk/
US /ˈhænd bæk/
The act of giving something back to the person it belongs to.
The hand-back of the lost wallet made the old man smile.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal event where something is officially returned to its owner.
The hand-back ceremony for the stolen painting took place at the museum.
3. In sports, the act of passing the ball back to a teammate.
His quick hand-back set up the winning goal.
4. The return of borrowed money or items.
The library reminded her about the hand-back of the books.