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handbreadth

/ˈhænd.bredθ/

Traducción: Unidad de longitud basada en la anchura de la palma de la mano humana, usada a menudo en medidas históricas o bíblicas, equivalente aproximadamente a cuatro dedos o unos 7-10 centímetros.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈhænd.bredθ/

A unit of length based on the breadth of a human hand, typically used in historical or biblical measurements.

  • 🇪🇸Unidad de longitud basada en la anchura de la palma de la mano humana, usada a menudo en medidas históricas o bíblicas, equivalente aproximadamente a cuatro dedos o unos 7-10 centímetros.
  1. Unit of length C2 formal

    An ancient unit of length based on the width of a human hand, typically about 4 inches (10 cm).

    • The ancient text described the altar as being three handbreadths high.
    • He measured the cloth using his own handbreadth.
    • In some cultures, a handbreadth was used to measure horses.

    🇪🇸Palmo menor

    Sinónimos: handpalm

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