lone hand: Meaning and Definition of

lone' hand'

1. a person who holds a hand so strong that he or she can play a deal without the hand of his or her partner.
2. the hand played by such a person.
2. a person who by preference conducts his or her affairs without the advice or assistance of others: a lone hand in investment circles.
3. a stand or action taken independently: a lone hand in the trade negotiations.