handsbreadth

Definitions of handsbreadth
  1. noun
    any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand
    synonyms: handbreadth
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    types:
    hand
    a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
    type of:
    linear measure, linear unit
    a unit of measurement of length
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