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handbreadth

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun handbreadth has 1 sense
  1. handbreadth, handsbreadth - any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand
    --1 is a kind of linear unit
    --1 has particulars: hand

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handbreadth

Definition:

A unit of linear measurement, approximately equal to the width of an adult hand, commonly used in ancient times.

Sample sentences:

  • The ancient Egyptians used the handbreadth as a measurement for building pyramids.
  • According to historical records, the wall was constructed with a thickness of three handbreadths.
  • He marked out the size of the table with a handbreadth ruler.

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