manus
noun
the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand.
manus
1 American
[mey-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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of manus
1510–20; < Latin: hand
Example Sentences
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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
Then, without further delay, he knelt down, and, repeating the words, "In manus tuas, Domine," he submitted himself to his fate.
From The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America - I by Henry Cabot Lodge
He must have returned to Rome soon afterwards, for he says in the same chapter: ‘Mox nostrae duxere Helvidium in carcerem manus; nos Maurici Rusticique visus, nos innocenti sanguine Senecio perfudit.’
From The Student's Companion to Latin Authors by George Middleton
AI startup Manus said Tuesday it had resumed independent operations, months after China blocked Facebook-owner Meta from buying the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based firm.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
After the Manus episode, "people will pay closer attention to investment structures, operational frameworks and future exit strategies", he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Manus announced in August its intention to return to independent operations, saying the move was "part of our separation from Meta".
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The two companies announced in December that Meta had agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent, in a deal reportedly worth around $2 billion.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 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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