From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhand something ↔ around (also hand something round British English) phrasal verbGIVEto offer something to each person in a group Willie helped hand the mugs around. → hand→ See Verb table
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hand around• Don't get too perturbed - it's common and usually not too hand to get around.• Halsey went over to the dresser, poured from an open bottle of champagne into three glasses, and handed them around.• We shook hands formally all around... grateful that we had had this rare chance to cement international good-fellowship.• With his steadfast hand cupped around my shoulders, my father assured me there was nothing to fear.• Coins rattled in the tray's money-compartment, then Frankie felt his hands close around the chilly wrapping of a choc-ice.• She claps her hands and looks around the room for support.• Hari made tea and sat at the table, her hands curled around the warmth of the cup. 