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Definition of limb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalmajor appendage of a human or animal
- The athlete injured his limb during the game.
2.
tree partlarge branch of a tree
- The storm caused the limb to fall on the house..
3.
astronomyTECH. edge of a celestial bodyTECH.
- The telescope focused on the moon's limb.
4.
archerypart of a bow from handle to tip
- He carefully adjusted the limb of his bow.
5.
measurementTECH. graduated edge of a measuring instrumentTECH.
- The surveyor used the limb to measure angles.
6.
plantTECH. expanded part of a flowerTECH.
- The limb of the flower was bright and colorful.
7.
- That little boy is such a limb of Satan.
Images of limb
large branch of a tree 
edge of a celestial body 
graduated edge of a measuring instrument 
expanded part of a flower
Expressions with limb
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existence and physical well-being at risk
He risked life and limb to save the child.
in a risky or vulnerable position
She went out on a limb to defend her friend.
into many pieces or parts
The machine tore the paper limb from limb.
take a risk by doing something bold or uncertain
She decided to go out on a limb and invest in the startup.
do something very dangerous risking severe injury
He risked life and limb to save the child.
severely criticize or attack someone
The critics tore the new movie limb from limb.
expose oneself to great danger risking death or serious injury
He risked his life and limb to save the trapped child.
man-made arm or leg used to replace a missing body part
After the accident, he learned to walk again with an artificial limb.
feeling a missing limb is still there, sometimes with pain
After the surgery, he felt phantom limb pain.
pain felt in a limb that has been amputated
He experienced phantom limb pain years after losing his arm..
optical effect where a star's edge looks darker
Limb darkening is noticeable in solar observations.
part of the body from the hip joint down to the foot
The athlete injured his lower limb during the marathon.
body part including shoulder arm forearm wrist and hand on one side
The injury affected nerves in his right upper limb.
healthy and physically fit without injury
The horse is sound in wind and limb.
Origin of limb
Old English, lim (limb)
Terms with limb included in their meaning
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medical
upper limb of the human body
medical
lower limb from groin to ankle
clothing
garment section that covers the lower limb
medical
any part of an animal's body like an organ or limb
physical sensation
tingling sensation when blood returns to a limb
nature
smaller offshoot from a main tree limb
animal limb
flat broad limb of aquatic animals used for swimming
physical action
extend a limb or object outward
health
injury from forceful pull on a limb
medical
having had a limb removed
animals
flat limb of an aquatic animal
body
injury caused by twisting a limb
movement
stretch out a limb or body part
medical
apply a rigid cast over an injured limb for support
horse riding
apply force using a lower limb
disability
condition of having lost a limb or body part
operating room
surgical removal of a limb or body part
accident injury
loss of a limb or body part through trauma
marine limb
pincer of a crustacean or arthropod
medical
device in shoes to address limb length difference
medical
part of a limb remaining after removal
medical
immobilize an injured limb using a rigid support
zoology
flexible limb of animals like octopus
animal
limb of an invertebrate animal
Examples of limb in a sentence
Birds have a unique structure in their limb. A bird perched on the highest limb of the tree. The limb broke under the weight of the snow. Astronomers observed the sun's limb during the eclipse. The spacecraft captured images of the planet's limb. A cracked limb can make a bow unsafe.
The archer replaced both limbs before the tournament. The limb of the sextant was finely calibrated. He checked the limb for precise readings. The botanist noted the unusual shape of the limb. Pollinators were attracted to the limb's vibrant hue. The teacher called him a limb for his antics. She's a real limb, always causing trouble.
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- French:membre, branche, ...
- German:Glied, Ast, ...
- Italian:arto, ramo, ...
- Spanish:extremidad, ramal, ...
- Portuguese:membro, ramo, ...
- Chinese:肢体, 树枝, ...
- Japanese:手足, 大枝, ...
- Arabic:طَرَف, غُصْن كَبير, ...
- Hebrew:גֵּף, עָנָף, ...
- Russian:конечность, ветвь, ...
- Ukrainian:кінцівка, гілка, ...
- Hindi:अंग, डाली, ...
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