Fourhanded
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Having four hands; quadrumanous. not-comparable
"To these fourhanded animals of the ancient continent, we may add the fourhanded animals of the new, that use their hands like the former, as well as their tails, and that fill up the chasm between the monkey tribe and the lower orders of the forest."
- 2 Requiring four hands. not-comparable
"Their fourhanded swing number on the piano is one of the most beautiful moments in a film that has no shortage of beautiful moments to offer."
- 3 Requiring or involving four people. not-comparable
"If, for instance, a fourhanded, $100 million deal was reached, every member would be in for $25 million in bonds."
- 1 (of card games) involving or requiring four players wordnet
Example
More examples"To these fourhanded animals of the ancient continent, we may add the fourhanded animals of the new, that use their hands like the former, as well as their tails, and that fill up the chasm between the monkey tribe and the lower orders of the forest."
Etymology
From four + handed.
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