a driver of an elephant; a mahout.

any of several positions of hands (as in dance.).

a mass of hair.

a unit of linear measure ( = ಹಸ್ತ - 3 ?).

a man who is working at the behest (being under the obligation for having accepted bribes or other favours).

the state of being under the control of another; control.

the authority one has over another; control.