Word
limb
Meanings
an arm or leg of a person or animal
a large branch of a tree
Definition
A limb is an arm or a leg of a person or animal.
A limb is one of the main parts of the body used for movement and balance, especially an arm or a leg. In animals, limbs also include legs, wings, or flippers, depending on the species. The word can also refer to a large branch of a tree.
Examples
- I injured a limb during training, so I switched to low-impact workouts for a few weeks.
- You can tell the sculpture is dynamic by how each limb seems to pull the body forward.
- He kept his limb completely still while the photographer adjusted the lighting.
- They cleared the walkway after a heavy storm snapped a limb off the old oak.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use "limb" when they specifically mean "hand" or "foot," but "limb" usually means the whole arm or leg.
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