Definition of Limb

1. Noun. One of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper.

Specialized synonyms: Hind Limb, Hindlimb, Forelimb, Flipper, Leg, Crus, Leg, Thigh, Arm, Cubitus, Forearm
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Extremity, Member
Terms within: Stump, Extremity
Group relationships: Appendicular Skeleton

2. Noun. Any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree.
Exact synonyms: Tree Branch
Group relationships: Tree
Generic synonyms: Branch
Specialized synonyms: Stick, Bough

3. Noun. (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet.
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Generic synonyms: Border, Edge

4. Noun. Either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip. "The upper limb of the bow"
Group relationships: Bow
Generic synonyms: Part, Portion

5. Noun. The graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles. "The limb of the sextant"
Group relationships: Octant, Sextant
Generic synonyms: Arc

6. Noun. Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm. "A branch of the sewer"
Exact synonyms: Arm, Branch
Generic synonyms: Projection

Definition of Limb

1. n. A part of a tree which extends from the trunk and separates into branches and twigs; a large branch.

2. v. t. To supply with limbs.

3. n. A border or edge, in certain special uses.

Definition of Limb

1. to cut off the arms or legs of [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Limb

1. A leg or arm. A branch of a tree. The upper, free, spreading portion of a corolla or perianth that is connate at the base. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Limb

limail
limails
liman
Limanda
Limanda ferruginea
limans
limaon
limas
limation
limations
limax
Limax
lima bean
lima bean plant
limb (current term)
limb (current term)
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
limb-kinetic apraxia
limba
limbas
limbate
limbate
limbec
limbeck
limbecks
limbecs
limbed
limber
limber

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