limb
limb
lɪm
lim
British pronunciation
/lɪm/

Definition & Meaning of "limb"in English

Limb
01

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird

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limb definition and meaning

What is a "limb"?

A limb is an anatomical term that refers to the appendages or extremities of the human body, including the arms and legs. These structures provide mobility, dexterity, and support for various physical activities. The limbs are composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and joints that work together to facilitate movement and perform tasks such as grasping, walking, running, and manipulating objects. Each limb consists of several segments, such as the upper arm, forearm, hand, thigh, leg, and foot. The limbs are vital for locomotion, balance, and interaction with the surrounding environment, playing a crucial role in daily activities and overall physical function.

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The athlete injured his limb during the race and had to withdraw from the competition.
Birds rely on their powerful limb muscles to take flight and soar through the sky.
02

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

limb definition and meaning
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A heavy limb broke off during the storm.
He climbed onto a low limb to pick the fruit.
03

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

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The robot 's metal limb moved smoothly.
The statue 's missing limb was later restored.
04

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

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The navigator adjusted the limb of his sextant.
The limb of the instrument was marked in degrees.
05

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

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The bow 's upper limb cracked during tensioning.
He replaced the limb to restore balance.
06

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

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The eclipse began at the moon 's eastern limb.
A bright flare appeared on the solar limb.
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