The end part or the arm, specifically in man and apes.
A round of applause, such as giving an actor a hand.
A means of assistance - lending a hand.
A member of a ship's crew. A well known expression is "All hands on deck."
Notes:
Four single panel cartoons.
"Oh, Len, you're so sweet!" A guy is surrounded by bees.
"Full Stop." A covered wagon passes a cow's skull.
"This alphabet soup says, 'Help, I'm being held prisoner in the kitchen!'"
"Why don't the French learn to speak English and save us this bother?"