dimension shown in dactlys ,what is a dactyls?

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dimension shown in dactlys ,what is a dactyls?

2006-11-08 00:21:36 · 2 answers · asked by ted s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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A "dactyl" is literally a finger. It could be an antiquated physical unit, like the "hand" or "foot" as a unit of measure taken directly from the body.

2006-11-08 00:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The noun dactyl has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables

Meaning #2: a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates

2006-11-08 08:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋