Hand (out) (4)
'hand out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dole that I've seen before include "State benefit (colloq.)" , "Unemployment pay" , "Unemployment benefit (sl.)" , "Dish (out sparingly)" , "Money received from the state while unemployed" .)
'hand out' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for distribute that I've seen before include "Give out" , "Supply" , "spread" , "Deal out" , "Pass round" .)