claw vs extremity

extremity vs claw

claw and extremity both are nouns.

claw is a verb but extremity is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
claw	Yes	No	Yes	No
extremity	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, extremity is a hypernym of claw; that is, extremity is a word with a broader meaning than claw:

claw: a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
extremity: an external body part that projects from the body

Other hypernyms of claw include appendage, member.

claw (noun)	extremity (noun)
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles	an external body part that projects from the body
a bird's foot	that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods	the outermost or farthest region or point
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something	the greatest or utmost degree
	an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

claw (verb)	extremity (verb)
attack as if with claws
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
clutch as if in panic
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

Difference between claw and extremity

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