The two hands of a human being considered collectively.
(with `in') guardianship over; "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president's hands"; "the children are in the custody of their mother"
the force of workers available
(with `in'') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child; "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president''s hands"; "your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of
(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child