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handsbreadth vs hand

hand vs handsbreadth

handsbreadth and hand both are nouns.

handsbreadth is not a verb while hand is a verb.

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

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