handsbreadth - any unit of length based on the breadth of the human handhandbreadthlinear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of lengthhand - a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses; "the horse stood 20 hands"
handsbreadth
Related to handsbreadth: hand's breadth
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Synonyms for handsbreadth
noun any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand