hand-skills exercise

noun phrase
UK /hænd skɪlz ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /hænd skɪlz ˈeksərˌsaɪz/

A hand-skills exercise is a fun activity that helps your hands get strong and good at doing things.

The teacher gave us a hand-skills exercise where we cut shapes out of paper.

SYNONYMS

fine motor activitydexterity practicehand coordination drillmanual skills task

RELATED WORDS

dexteritycoordinationgripfinger strengthmotor skills

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A training task that improves the ability to use tools or do detailed work with the hands.

Carpentry students do a hand-skills exercise before using the saw.

3. A physical therapy routine designed to restore hand movement after an injury.

Her therapist assigned a hand-skills exercise to help her grip return.

4. A classroom activity that builds handwriting and craft abilities in young children.

Threading beads is a popular hand-skills exercise in kindergarten.