Lexic.us

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. 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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