limb
limb
lɪm
lim
/lɪm/

Definizione e significato di "limb"in inglese

01

arto, membro

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird
limb definition and meaning
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The talented artist drew a detailed sketch of an eagle 's limb, showcasing its intricate feathers and structure.
L'artista talentuoso ha disegnato uno schizzo dettagliato di un arto d'aquila, mostrando le sue intricate piume e struttura.
02

a large branch or main division growing from the trunk or bough of a tree

limb definition and meaning
Esempi
They cut back the dead limbs to promote growth.
03

any structure or projection resembling a human arm or leg in form or function

Esempi
The sculpture 's limbs were twisted unnaturally.
04

the curved or graduated edge of an instrument used for measuring angles, such as a sextant or astrolabe

Esempi
The telescope 's limb was engraved with fine gradations.
05

either of the two flexible arms of a bow extending from the handle to the tip

Esempi
The archer tightened the string between the two limbs.
06

the apparent edge or boundary of the visible disc of a celestial body, such as the sun, moon, or planet

Esempi
They measured the curvature of the lunar limb.
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