extremities
word · lemma: extremity
Definition
'Extremities' are the farthest parts of something, most often used for hands and feet (the ends of the arms and legs) but can also mean the outermost parts or limits of anything.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in medical or anatomical contexts for hands and feet ('cold extremities'), but can also refer to the furthest parts or limits of objects or situations ('the extremities of the country'). Not used for everyday objects (e.g., not 'the extremities of a pencil').
Example Sentences
Your extremities can get cold in winter.
basic
Frostbite usually affects the extremities first.
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She stretched her extremities after a long walk.
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Doctors checked for injuries on his extremities after the accident.
natural
In extreme cold, people often lose feeling in their extremities.
natural
They traveled to the extremities of the country just to explore the borders.
natural