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handsbreadth

 

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Noun handsbreadth 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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Term: Handsbreadth

Noun: A unit of length equal to the width of a hand, approximately four inches.

Sense 1: A measurement used in various cultures to determine small distances.

Example Sentence: The seamstress had to sew the lace with precision, leaving only a handsbreadth of space between each stitch.

Noun: A poetic or metaphorical measure of a small amount or short distance.

Sense 1: A small, inadequate amount of progress or growth.

Example Sentence: Despite practicing for hours, his skills improved only by a handsbreadth.

Adjective: Describing something that is narrow or limited in width.

Example Sentence: The hiker squeezed through the handsbreadth opening between the rocks.

Adjective: Referring to something that is locally or regionally popular.

Sense 1: A cultural tradition that is widely embraced in a specific locality.

Example Sentence: The festival showcased handsbreadth dishes loved by the locals for generations.

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