metacarpus

Noun

Meaning

That part of the skeleton of the hand or forefoot between the carpus and phalanges. In man it consists of five bones. See Illust. of Artiodactyla.

Source: Webster's dictionary

mitt ham palm paw shaker book hand hold fin deal gift employee grip batch hook

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release check hinder disregard powerlessness let go

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vena metacarpus

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