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Limb
01
membro, braço ou perna
an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird
Exemplos
The talented artist drew a detailed sketch of an eagle 's limb, showcasing its intricate feathers and structure.
O artista talentoso desenhou um esboço detalhado de um membro de águia, mostrando suas penas e estrutura intrincadas.
02
a large branch or main division growing from the trunk or bough of a tree
Exemplos
They cut back the dead limbs to promote growth.
03
any structure or projection resembling a human arm or leg in form or function
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
They measured the curvature of the lunar limb.
Árvore Lexical
limbic
limbless
limb
