handblow

English

Etymology

From hand +‎ blow.

Noun

handblow (plural handblows)

  1. A blow struck with the hand.
    • 1951, John Dickson Carr, The Devil in Velvet, page 32:
      "I have much of moment to do," he said. The strong, harsh tone struck the servant like a handblow.
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