mano

American  

[mah-noh, mah-naw] / ˈmɑ noʊ, ˈmɑ nɔ /

noun

plural

manos

1. the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.

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Etymology

Origin of mano

1895–1900, < Spanish: literally, hand < Latin manus; manual

Example Sentences

The Santa Ana native’s horror content also includes her AshleysFreakyFriday channel for paranormal tales, inspired by familial storytelling and “La Mano Peluda,” which was her grandfather’s favorite radio show.

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La gran incógnita sigue siendo el receptor Will Smith, que lleva fuera desde el 9 de septiembre por una fractura en la mano derecha.

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Despite the testosterone in the title, no one in “One Battle After Another” throws a mano a mano punch.

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A strong hand — “mano dura” — is popular, he said.

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Aside from freshly poured brews, the Craft Beer Barn is hosting returning vendors as well as newcomers, including Fat Sal’s with its massive sandwiches, Mano Po for Filipino favorites, the Goat Mafia’s legendary birria and the Cabin, an immersive cocktail den from Houston Hospitality’s Mark and Jonnie Houston.

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