A running hand is a style of handwriting where the letters are joined together, giving a flowing appearance to the text. Synonyms for this style of writing include cursive, script, longhand, copperplate, and calligraphy. Cursive refers to any style of writing where the letters are connected, while script is typically used to describe a more elegant or decorative cursive style. Longhand simply means handwriting that is not shorthand or printing. Copperplate is a specific style of calligraphy that resembles copperplate engraving. Calligraphy refers to any decorative or ornamental writing, including both printed and handwritten styles. All of these terms can be used interchangeably with running hand depending on the context.