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

In 1975, they released the album Metiendo Mano! - a collaboration said to be his first foray into intellectual salsa that paved the way for the classic albums Maestra Vida and Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos.

From BBC

They collaborated briefly on Colón’s 1975 LP “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly,” cementing their partnership in the 1977 album “Metiendo Mano,” which delved into socio-political themes, notably in their track “Pablo Pueblo,” which shares the story of a working class man with broken dreams halted by toils of daily life.

From Los Angeles Times

Antes del partido, LeBron James se dirigió tranquilamente al podio de entrevistas el domingo con una jarra de agua gigante en la mano y un pañuelo cubriéndole el pelo, el último de los All-Stars de la NBA en hablar con los medios de comunicación antes de que comenzaran los partidos.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times