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n. Food, clothing, or money given to the needy.

n. A folder or leaflet circulated free of charge.

n. A sheet or sheets of paper containing topical information, distributed to people attending a speech, lecture, or meeting.

n. A prepared news or publicity release.

n. A worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use.

n. A gift to the poor or needy.

n. money or an object given in or as in a charitable gesture; -- also used of government disbursements to individuals for welfare.

n. a printed circular distributed gratis, usually for political or advertising purposes.

n. a printed statement distributed, usually to the news media.

n. In hand-ball, hand-tennis, and similar sports, the condition of the game when the striker is out and the players change places.

v. give to several people

n. giving money or food or clothing to a needy person

n. an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

"Many Republicans have opposed the plan, which they call a handout for irresponsible homeowners and unscrupulous lenders."

hand-out   

present    gift    give    charity    announcement    promulgation   

apportion    share    deal    divvy up    portion out   

standout   

bailouts    remittance    eyes?'    clampdown    pondage    blackand-white    houseand    ceti    large-format    hand-colored