limb
noun (1)
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Definition of limb
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: one of the projecting paired appendages (such as wings) of an animal body used especially for movement and grasping but sometimes modified into sensory or sexual organs
b
: a leg or arm of a human being
combat soldiers who had lost limbs
2
: a large primary branch of a tree
3
: an active member or agent
a limb of the law
5
: a mischievous child
out on a limb
: in an exposed or dangerous position with little chance of retreat
limb
verb
limbed;
limbing;
limbs
Definition of limb (Entry 2 of 3)
limb
noun (2)Definition of limb (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: the outer edge of the apparent disk of a celestial body
2
: the expanded portion of an organ or structure
especially
: the upper spreading portion of a corolla (as of the phlox) whose lower part consists of a tube of fused petals
Other Words from limb
Noun (1)
limbless
\ ˈlim-ləs
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adjective
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adjective
limby
\ ˈli-mē
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adjective
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adjective
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More Definitions for limb
limb
noun
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Kids Definition of limb
1
: any of the paired parts (as an arm, wing, or leg) of an animal that stick out from the body and are used mostly in moving and grasping
2
: a large branch of a tree
limb
noun
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Medical Definition of limb
1
: one of the projecting paired appendages (as an arm, wing, fin, or parapodium) of an animal body made up of diverse tissues (as epithelium, muscle, and bone) derived from two or more germ layers and concerned especially with movement and grasping but sometimes modified into sensory or sexual organs
especially
: a human leg or arm
2
: a branch or arm of something (as an anatomical part)
the descending limb of Henle's loop
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