green hand

noun

An inexperienced person.

Meanings

noungreen hand (plural green hands)

plural green hands · alternative greenhand

  1. An inexperienced person.

    Synonyms: greenhorn, novice

    1. especiallyAn inexperienced sailor.

      Synonyms: greenhorn, novice

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn inexperienced person.

nounAn inexperienced sailor.

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“green hand.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/green%20hand. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “green hand,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/green%20hand.

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