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hand level

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noun

Surveying.
  1. a leveling instrument held in the hand and used for approximate work at short distances.


Example Sentences

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Chorus members change colors with magnets at hand level.

From Seattle Times

In a 2018 friendly, Matt Miazga, a 6-foot-4 U.S. defender, mocked the 5-5 Diego Lainez by holding his right hand level with his own chest and Lainez’s forehead.

From Washington Post

"And the best are up there," he adds, lifting his right hand level with his head.

From BBC

"A year ago, these guys were over here," Pistorius said, holding his hand level with his nose.

From Seattle Times

Kazu placed his hand level with an elevated balcony leading to this and we scrambled off.

From Project Gutenberg