hands-onaid

noun
UK /ˌhændz ˈɒn eɪd/
US /ˌhændz ˈɑːn eɪd/

A hands-on aid is a kind of help where you do things with your hands to show someone how.

The teacher gave the kids hands-on aid by helping them build their model volcano.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Help that involves actually doing a task together rather than just giving advice.

The volunteers offered hands-on aid to rebuild the playground.

3. A teaching method where learners practice by doing instead of only listening.

The science class used hands-on aid to explore how plants grow.

4. Physical support given by touching or guiding someone, like holding a child's hands to tie shoes.

The nurse gave hands-on aid to help the patient walk again.