handbreadth
/ˈhændˌbrɛdθ/
noun
- A unit of length equal to the width of a hand, typically about 4 inches (10 centimeters).
- The gap between the rocks was only a handbreadth wide.
- The ancient tablet measured about a handbreadth in width.
- She cut the ribbon to a handbreadth for the craft project.
- A very small amount or distance.
- There was barely a handbreadth of space between the two cars.
- He missed the target by a handbreadth.
- The climber clung to a handbreadth of ledge.