This is the 282nd most frequent Icelandic word.
hönd
"Hand."
Here, 'hönd' refers to a body part, specifically a hand, used in the context of a greeting or gesture.
Ég tók í hönd hans í kveðjunni.
I shook his hand during the farewell.
In this phrase, 'höndunum' (plural of 'hönd') metaphorically represents 'control or possession,' indicating the action of losing grip or hold.
Bókin er farin úr höndunum á mér.
The book has slipped from my hands.
In this sentence, 'hönd' symbolically refers to the skill or touch of the artist observed in their work.