extremity
/ɪkˈstrɛməti/
noun
- The farthest point or end of something.
- At the extremity of the bridge, there was a small guardhouse.
- They hiked to the northern extremity of the island.
- The plant's roots spread to the extremity of the garden.
- A hand or foot, especially when referring to the limbs of the body.
- Doctors checked her extremities for signs of swelling.
- The cold weather made his extremities feel numb.
- He wore thick gloves to protect his extremities from frostbite.
- A situation of great danger, difficulty, or distress.
- She showed great courage in the extremity of the crisis.
- In their extremity, the sailors sent out a distress signal.
- The family turned to charity in their financial extremity.
- An extreme or drastic action or measure.
- The debate pushed both sides to verbal extremities.
- The government was forced to resort to extremities to restore order.
- He would go to any extremity to protect his children.