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Definition of Limb

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

2. Noun. Any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree.

3. Noun. (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet.

4. Noun. Either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip. "The upper limb of the bow"

5. Noun. The graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles. "The limb of the sextant"

6. Noun. Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm. "A branch of the sewer"

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. Noun. A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing) ¹

2. Noun. A branch of a tree. ¹

3. Noun. (archery) The part of the bow, from the handle to the tip. ¹

4. Verb. To remove the limbs from an animal or tree. ¹

5. Noun. (astronomy) The apparent visual edge of a celestial body. ¹

6. Noun. (context: on a measuring instrument) The graduated edge of a circle or arc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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

limacoid limacon limacons limail limails liman limans limaon limas limation

limations limax limaçon limaçon of Pascal limaçons of Pascal limb (current term) limb-kinetic apraxia limb bud limb from limb limb lead

limb myokymia limb of helix limba limbal limbal ring limbas limbat limbate limbec

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