limb 2
(lĭm)
(lĭm)n.
1. Astronomy The circumferential edge of the apparent disk of a celestial body.
2. Mathematics The edge of a graduated arc or circle used in an instrument to measure angles.
3. Botany The expanded tip of a plant organ, such as a petal or corolla lobe.
[Middle English limbe, graduated edge of an astronomical instrument, from Old French, from Latin limbus, border.]
- take a leaf from of someone's book
- take a leaf from (or out of) (someone's) book
- take a leaf from (someone)
- take a leaf from someone
- take a leaf out of book
- take a leaf out of someone's book
- take a leak
- take a load off
- take an oath
- take apart
- take a powder
- take a shine to
- take at (someone's) word
- take at someone's word
- take at word
- takeaway
- take away from
- take a wee
- take a whack at
- take a whiz
- take back
- take breath away
- take by storm
- take/call/bring to task
- take care