| Pronunciation: | 'hand`bredth | ||
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| Definition: | [n] any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand | ||
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| Synonyms: | handsbreadth | ||
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| See Also: | hand, linear unit | ||
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| Definition: | \Hand"breadth`\, n. A space equal to the breadth of the hand; a palm. --Ex. xxxvii. 12. | ||
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| Definition: | a measure of four fingers, equal to about four inches (Ex. 25:25; 37:12; Ps. 39:5, etc.). | ||
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