hand level

noun

, Surveying.

1. a leveling instrument held in the hand and used for approximate work at short distances.

Example Sentences

Chorus members change colors with magnets at hand level.

From Seattle Times

In a 2018 friendly, Matt Miazga, a 6-foot-4 U.S. defender, mocked the 5-5 Diego Lainez by holding his right hand level with his own chest and Lainez’s forehead.

From Washington Post

He raised a hand level with his chin.

From Literature

"And the best are up there," he adds, lifting his right hand level with his head.

From BBC

He jumped briefly to the floor and held his own hand level with his shoulder.

From Literature