What do Hands in dreams mean?

Hands in dreams can represent:
Strength and capabilities
Self expression
Action

‘I can handle it' - Competence
Your name - your handle
Trying your hand at something
‘Can't get a handle on a situation'
Left - handed compliment

Holding hands - peace, intimacy, friendship, bonds, unity
Clasped hands -stubbornness, acceptance, completeness
Washing hands - do you want to cleanse yourself in some way? Wash away your sins or wash your hands of a situation?
Lending a helping hand to a situation or person
Is someone using a heavy hand in a situation?

Hand over heart - patriotism
Hands tied - unable to make a move, delays and obstacles in attaining goals
An open hand, pointing towards the sky is a sign of friendliness and peace
Work worn hands - success through hard work, lower class
Well kept, manicured hands - upper class, privilege