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hand vs forepaw

forepaw vs hand

hand and forepaw both are nouns.

hand is a verb but forepaw is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
forepaw Yes No No No
As nouns, forepaw is a hypernym of hand; that is, forepaw is a word with a broader meaning than hand:
  • hand: terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
  • forepaw: front paw; analogous to the human hand
hand (noun) forepaw (noun)
physical assistance front paw; analogous to the human hand
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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
hand (verb) forepaw (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
Difference between hand and forepaw

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