main

Definitions of main
  1. noun
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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    types:
    poing, poing serré
    a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
    main droite
    the hand that is on the right side of the body
    main gauche
    the hand that is on the left side of the body
    type of:
    extrémité
    that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
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