metacarpal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
  2. adjective of or relating to the metacarpus

Etymology

From metacarpus + -al or metacarp- + -al.

Synonyms

metacarpal bone

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