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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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