Sentence example with the word 'handbreadth'

handbreadth

Definition n. any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand

Last update: October 8, 2015


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In one spot, at the back, a spread of intense green and a handbreadth of moisture on the rock showed where a tiny spring oozed from a crevice to keep this lonely oasis in the granite alive and fresh.   [Please select]

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Now, ''tis a handbreadth, 'tis a tale.'   [Please select]

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Through teeth, and skull, and helmet, So fierce a thrust he sped, The good sword stood a handbreadth out Behind the Tuscan's head.   [Please select]

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