1.(with 'in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child (Freq. 10) - my fate is in your hands - too much power in the president's hands - your guests are now in my custody - the mother was awarded custody of the children • Syn: custody • Derivationally related forms: custodial (for: custody) • Hypernyms: guardianship, keeping, safekeeping 2. the force of workers available (Freq. 1) • Syn: work force, workforce, manpower, men • Hypernyms: force, personnel • Hyponyms: complement, full complement • Member Meronyms: gang, crew, work party • Part Meronyms: shift
