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hand vs minute hand

minute hand vs hand

hand and minute hand both are nouns.

hand is a verb but minute hand is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
minute hand Yes No No No
As nouns, minute hand is a hyponym of hand; that is, minute hand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hand:
  • hand: a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
  • minute hand: points to the minutes
Other hyponyms of hand include hour hand, little hand, big hand, second hand.
hand (noun) minute hand (noun)
physical assistance points to the minutes
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) minute hand (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
Difference between hand and minute hand

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