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hand level

American  

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 • Feb. 24, 2023

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 • Nov. 12, 2021

He raised a hand level with his chin.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

He jumped briefly to the floor and held his own hand level with his shoulder.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

"No higher than this," retorted the gypsy, holding her hand level with her brow.

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)