by 1969, originally in reference to the use of computers in education; see hand (n.) + on (adv.).
hands-on operations
he's a hands-on manager
hands down
handshake
hands-off
handsome
handsomely
hands-on
hand-spike
handstand
handwork
handwriting
hand-written
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