extremity vs hand

hand vs extremity

extremity and hand both are nouns.

extremity is not a verb while hand is a verb.

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

As nouns, hand is a hyponym of extremity; that is, hand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extremity:

extremity: that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
hand: the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

Other hyponyms of extremity include pedal extremity, vertebrate foot, manus, mitt, paw, finger, toe.

extremity (noun)	hand (noun)
an external body part that projects from the body	physical assistance
that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso	terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
the outermost or farthest region or point	a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the greatest or utmost degree	the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)	ability
	one of two sides of an issue
	something written by hand
	a round of applause to signify approval
	the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
	a position given by its location to the side of an object
	a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
	a card player in a game of bridge
	a member of the crew of a ship
	a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses

extremity (verb)	hand (verb)
	guide or conduct or usher somewhere
	place into the hands or custody of

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