manus
noun
the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
manus
1 American
[may-nuhs]
/ ˈmeɪ nəs /
noun
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manus
plural
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Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
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Roman Law. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife.
Manus
2
American
[mah-noos]
/ ˈmɑ nus /
noun
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Manus
plural
manus
British
/ ˈmeɪnəs /
noun
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anatomy the wrist and hand
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the corresponding part in other vertebrates
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Roman law the authority of a husband over his wife
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English law (formerly) an oath or the person taking an oath
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Etymology
Origin of manus
1510–20; < Latin: hand
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In front of Canda’s grandeur, the cellist Robert Burkhart played Caroline Shaw’s flowing “in manus tuas” while the dancer Selina Hack artfully writhed.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2020
The exhibition, which often influences the fashions worn by the rich and famous who attend the gala, is titled, "manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology."
From US News ● Oct. 13, 2015
“In manus tuas, Domine!” he said, crossing himself as he passed over the threshold.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
The manus and pes are here well developed, and the general development of the embryo is in considerable advancement over the last stage studied.
From Development of the Digestive Canal of the American Alligator by C. M. Reese
In effect, at that moment the voice of a man was heard above the rush of the water, crying out in measured accents— “In manus tuas, Domine! commendo animam meam!”
From The Tiger Hunter by Mayne Reid
That would be double the $2 billion acquisition deal announced by Manus and Meta in December -- one of the biggest purchases in the Facebook owner's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Manus in September said it had resumed independent operations after unwinding the Meta acquisition.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The startup Manus AI, which Meta once sought to buy, has its own platform for organizing a team of big-eyed AI avatars which, like Dots, come in various shapes and colors and can emote.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
“We wanted it to feel friendly and close to everyday life, rather than like a serious tool,” a Manus spokesperson told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
It’s hard to believe that anyone could have reached and colonised Manus without sophisticated vessels and sailing skills.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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