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hand vs handbreadth

handbreadth vs hand

hand and handbreadth both are nouns.

hand is a verb but handbreadth is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
handbreadth Yes No No No
As nouns, handbreadth is a hypernym of hand; that is, handbreadth is a word with a broader meaning than hand:
  • hand: a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
  • handbreadth: any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand
Other hypernyms of hand include handsbreadth.
hand (noun) handbreadth (noun)
physical assistance any unit of length based on the breadth of 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) handbreadth (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
Difference between hand and handbreadth

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