fingerbreadth

[US]/ˈfɪŋɡəˌbrɛdθ/
[UK]/ˈfɪŋɡərˌbrɛdθ/

Translation

n.a unit of measurement approximately equal to 3/4 inch to 1 inch in width
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

fingerbreadth apart

fingerbreadth wide

fingerbreadth measurement

fingerbreadth distance

fingerbreadth margin

fingerbreadth gap

fingerbreadth length

fingerbreadth space

fingerbreadth size

fingerbreadth section

Example Sentences

the shelf was adjusted by a fingerbreadth to fit the books.

he measured the fabric with a fingerbreadth for accuracy.

the door was left open just a fingerbreadth.

she needed the picture frame to be a fingerbreadth wider.

the gap between the two boards was only a fingerbreadth.

he adjusted the lens by a fingerbreadth to improve the focus.

the cake was cut with a fingerbreadth of icing on top.

she placed the vase a fingerbreadth from the edge of the table.

the painting was hung a fingerbreadth higher than before.

he left a fingerbreadth of space between the two chairs.

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