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LIMB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Limb.

How to pronounce limb:

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Limb - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendage15extremity21member12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tree branch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
branch13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip

Example: "The upper limb of the bow"

The graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles

Example: "The limb of the sextant"

Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

Example: "The arm of the record player"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arm5branch13

Limb - as a verb

To remove the limbs from (an animal or tree).

Example: "They limbed the felled trees before cutting them into logs."

To supply with limbs.

Example Sentences

"He broke his limb in a skiing accident."
"The tree had several branches on each limb."
"He lost his right limb in a car accident."
"The spider scurried along the limb of the tree."
"She wrapped her arms around the limb to steady herself."
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Word Game Points

Is LIMB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, limb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIMB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LIMB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, limb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIMB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LIMB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, limb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIMB has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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