helping hand

noun3

1. •
   Any assistance, help or aid.

   • Thanks for lending a helping hand to the project.
2. •
   A grabber (tool used to pick up items without bending or stretching).
3. •
   A jig used to help solder wires and electronics, consisting of a weighted base, a pair of adjustable arms ending in crocodile clips (the hands), and sometimes a magnifying glass, held together by flexible joints.