hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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But with his broadcast duties, the Hall of Fame quarterback has been more of a pitchman and advisor than hands-on architect.
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Compassion turned into action Saturday morning in Butler County, as Lions Club members hosted a hands-on, district-wide food packaging event to help combat hunger.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Boerne is also home to the Cibolo Center for Conservation, which offers hands-on environmental education and research as well as trails throughout its two campuses totaling over 160 acres.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The company’s small-group tours (typically around 10 people) are designed to engage meaningfully with local communities, from homestays to hands-on workshops.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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