# metacarpal

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌmɛt.əˈkɑː.pəl/ · frequency rank #80,670

## Definitions
1. Of the metacarpus.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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