manus

/ˈmeɪnəs/
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Definitions of manus
  1. noun
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
    synonyms: hand, mitt, paw
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    clenched fist, fist
    a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
    hooks, maulers, meat hooks
    large strong hand (as of a fighter)
    right, right hand
    the hand that is on the right side of the body
    left, left hand
    the hand that is on the left side of the body
    type of:
    extremity
    that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
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