extremity
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(noun) an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm" |
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Synonyms: appendage, member |
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Related Words: chela, chelicera, claw, dactyl, digit, external body part, fin, limb, mouthpart, nipper, parapodium, pedal extremity, pincer, pleopod, swimmeret, vertebrate foot |
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(noun) that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso |
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Related Words: external body part, finger, hand, hook, manus, mauler, mitt, paw, toe |
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(noun) the outermost or farthest region or point |
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Related Words: bound, boundary, bounds, end, extreme, extreme point, extremum, limit, part, region |
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(noun) the greatest or utmost degree: "the extremity of despair" |
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Related Words: ultimacy, ultimateness |
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(noun) an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) |
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Related Words: adversity, bitter end, hardship |
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