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limb
limblarge branch of a tree; an arm, leg, or wing
Not to be confused with:limn – to draw; portray in words; describelimb 1 L0171200 (lĭm)n.1. One of the larger branches of a tree.2. One of the jointed appendages of an animal, such as an arm, leg, wing, or flipper, used for locomotion or grasping.3. An extension or a projecting part, as of a building or mountain range.4. a. An extension or part distinguished from the main body or group: the conservative limb of the party.b. A member or representative of a group: was arrested by a burly limb of the law.5. Archaic An impish child.tr.v. limbed, limb·ing, limbs To remove the branches from.Idiom: (out) on a limb Informal In a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position.
[Alteration (probably influenced by limb) of Middle English lim, from Old English.]
limb 2 L0171200 (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.]limb (lɪm) n1. (Anatomy) an arm or leg, or the analogous part on an animal, such as a wing2. (Botany) any of the main branches of a tree3. a branching or projecting section or member; extension4. a person or thing considered to be a member, part, or agent of a larger group or thing5. chiefly Brit a mischievous child (esp in limb of Satan or limb of the devil)6. out on a limb a. in a precarious or questionable positionb. Brit isolated, esp because of unpopular opinionsvb (tr) a rare word for dismember[Old English lim; related to Old Norse limr] ˈlimbless adj
limb (lɪm) n1. (Astronomy) the edge of the apparent disc of the sun, a moon, or a planet2. (Surveying) a graduated arc attached to instruments, such as the sextant, used for measuring angles3. (Botany) botany a. the expanded upper part of a bell-shaped corollab. the expanded part of a leaf, petal, or sepal4. (Archery) either of the two halves of a bow5. (Geological Science) Also called: fold limb either of the sides of a geological fold[C15: from Latin limbus edge]limb1 (lɪm)
n. 1. one of the paired bodily appendages of animals, used esp. for moving or grasping; a leg, arm, or wing. 2. a large or main branch of a tree. 3. a projecting part or member: the four limbs of a cross. 4. a person or thing regarded as a part, member, branch, offshoot, or scion of something. v.t. 5. to cut the limbs from (a felled tree). 6. to dismember. Idioms: out on a limb, in a risky or vulnerable situation. [before 900; Middle English, Old English lim] limb′less, adj. limb2 (lɪm)
n. the graduated edge of a quadrant or similar instrument. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin limbus; see limbus, limbo1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  limb - one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipperhind limb, hindlimb - a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animalsforelimb - the front limb (or the homologous structure in other animals, such as a flipper or wing)flipper - the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimmingappendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"stump - the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removedleg - a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and anklecrus - the leg from the knee to footleg - a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotionthigh - the part of the leg between the hip and the kneearm - a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limbcubitus - the arm from the elbow to the fingertipsforearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wristextremity - that part of a limb that is farthest from the torsoappendicular skeleton - the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs | | 2. |  limb - any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a treetree branchtree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiospermsbranch - a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plantstick - a small thin branch of a treebough - any of the larger branches of a tree | | 3. | limb - (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planetastronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a wholeedge, border - the boundary of a surface | | 4. | limb - either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip; "the upper limb of the bow"bow - a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrowpart, portion - something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together" | | 5. | limb - the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles; "the limb of the sextant"octant - a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibrationsextant - a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octantarc - a continuous portion of a circle | | 6. |  limb - any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer"arm, branchprojection - any structure that branches out from a central support |
limbnoun1. part, member, arm, leg, wing, extension, extremity, appendage She stretched out her cramped limbs.2. branch, spur, projection, offshoot, bough the limb of an enormous leafy treeout on a limb independently, separately, in a dangerous position, sticking your neck out (informal) They went out on a limb, voting for a controversial energy bill.Translationslimb (lim) noun1. an arm or leg. 肢 肢2. a branch. 樹枝 枝干，树枝 out on a limb on one's own and in a dangerous or disadvantageous position. 處於危險的境地 处于危险的境地limb
be out on a limbTo have done or said something that lacks evidence or support. Her hypothesis is really out on a limb—the facts don't support it at all. That politician is out on a limb after publicly questioning the views of his party.See also: limb, on, outlife and limbOne's bodily wellbeing, up to and including one's life. Usually used when describing something that might cause severe injury or death, especially in the phrase "risk life and limb." Today we pay our respects to the brave men and women who risk life and limb every day to keep our country safe. I'm sure it's thrilling, but I'd rather not chance life and limb just for a bit of an adrenaline rush.See also: and, life, limbrisk life and limbTo do something that might cause severe injury or death. Today we pay our respects to the brave men and women who risk life and limb every day to keep our country safe. I'm sure it's thrilling, but I'd rather not risk life and limb just for a bit of an adrenaline rush.See also: and, life, limb, risktear (one) limb from limbTo violently maim a person or animal. Typically used as a threat, rather than a description of an actual action. If I find out that you're the one who hurt my daughter, I will tear you limb from limb, understand?See also: limb, teargo out on a limbTo do or say something that lacks evidence or support. She really went out on a limb with that hypothesis—the facts don't support it at all. That politician went out on a limb and publicly questioned the views of his party. I don't think I'm going out on a limb by saying that everyone will like that idea.See also: go, limb, on, out(out) on a limbIn a position that lacks evidence, certainty, or support. The image is that of being situated on a branch of a tree, away from the support of the trunk. Her hypothesis is really out on a limb—the facts don't support it at all. That politician is out on a limb after publicly questioning the views of his party. I went on a limb getting my contacts at the company to give you a chance, so don't blow it.See also: limb, on*out on a limb 1. Lit. out on a limb of a tree where it is dangerous. (*Typically: be ~; go ~.) It's okay to climb the tree, but don't go out on a limb and fall off. 2. Fig. in a dangerous position to do something; at risk. (*Typically: be ~; go ~; put someone ~.) I don't want to go out on a limb, but I think we can afford to do it. If I had to go out on a limb, I would say that it will be a month before your merchandise will be delivered.See also: limb, on, outtear (someone or some animal) limb from limbto rip someone or an animal to bits. The explosion tore the workers limb from limb. The crocodiles attacked the wading zebras and tore them limb from limb.See also: limb, tearout on a limbIn a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position, as in I lodged a complaint about low salaries, but the people who had supported me left me out on a limb . This expression alludes to an animal climbing out on the limb of a tree and then being afraid or unable to retreat. [Late 1800s] See also: limb, on, outrisk life and limbAlso, risk one's neck. Take dangerous chances, as in There he was on the roof, risking life and limb to rescue the kitten, or I don't want to risk my neck contradicting him. The first hyperbolic expression, dating from the early 1600s, doesn't make sense, since if one loses one's life one also loses the use of one's limbs. The variant, used for risky undertakings of all kinds, physical and nonphysical, presumably alludes to being hanged or beheaded. Also see stick one's neck out. See also: and, life, limb, riskrisk life and limb If you risk life and limb, you do something very dangerous that may cause you to die or be seriously injured. He is not prepared to risk life and limb on this dangerous track to win the title. She gets a thrill risking life and limb by leaping off cliffs and mountains.See also: and, life, limb, riskgo out on a limb COMMON If you go out on a limb, you do something or say something that is different from what most people do or say and is therefore risky. He does not want to go out on a limb and try something completely new. There's nothing wrong with politicians going out on a limb sometimes and risking their reputation.See also: go, limb, on, outout on a limb or on a limb If you are out on a limb or are on a limb, you are alone and without any help or support. No company wants to be the first to put its rates up. The companies who have tried have found themselves out on a limb. She felt on a limb at the ministry. Note: In this expression, a limb is a branch of a tree. The image here is of someone who climbs out along a limb, away from the main trunk. See also: limb, on, outtear someone limb from limb If someone threatens to tear you limb from limb, they say they will kill you in a very violent way. It was lucky for him the police found him before I did because I would have torn him limb from limb.See also: limb, someone, tearlife and limb life and all bodily faculties. 1993 Vanity Fair Castro is particularly irked by the bad press Cuba gets concerning…the rafters who risk life and limb to get to Florida. See also: and, life, limbout on a limb 1 isolated or stranded. 2 without support. A limb here is the projecting branch of a tree. A related expression is go out on a limb , meaning ‘take a risk’ or ‘act boldly and uncompromisingly’. 1991 Times Education Supplement I don't always want to go out on a limb, or sound confrontational by flatly saying that the child has done this or that. See also: limb, on, outtear someone limb from limb violently dismember someone.See also: limb, someone, tearout on a ˈlimb (informal) in a risky or difficult position because you are saying or doing something which does not have the support of other people: When he started that company, he really went out on a limb. It might have been a disaster. ♢ I seem to be out on a limb here. Does nobody agree with my idea?A limb in this phrase is a large branch of a tree.See also: limb, on, outrisk ˌlife and ˈlimb risk being killed or injured in order to do something: She risked life and limb to save her son from the fire.See also: and, life, limb, risktear somebody ˌlimb from ˈlimb (often humorous) attack somebody very violently: Julian looked so angry that I thought he was going to tear his brother limb from limb.See also: limb, somebody, tear (out) on a limb Informal In a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position.See also: limb, onout on a limbStranded, exposed. The image of an animal crawling out on the branch of a tree and then afraid or unable to retreat was figuratively applied to other vulnerable conditions by the late nineteenth century. Marion Holbrook defined it further in Suitable for Framing (1941): “This is what they mean when they talk about being out on the end of a limb. Or painted into a corner.” See also twist in the wind.See also: limb, on, outrisk life and limb, toTo take a serious chance; to jeopardize one’s life. This extravagant hyperbole for courting danger has been around since the seventeenth century, even though strictly speaking it makes little sense (life, after all, comprises one’s limbs as well). “The Turk meddles not with life and limb,” wrote James Howell in a letter (1623), and Thomas Burton’s diary entry of 1658 states, “They venture life and member.”See also: and, life, risklimb
limb11. an arm or leg, or the analogous part on an animal, such as a wing 2. any of the main branches of a tree
limb21. the edge of the apparent disc of the sun, a moon, or a planet 2. Botanya. the expanded upper part of a bell-shaped corolla b. the expanded part of a leaf, petal, or sepal 3. either of the two halves of a bow 4. either of the sides of a geological fold limb (lim) The apparent edge of the Sun, Moon, or a planet, or any other celestial body with a detectable disk.Limb a flat metal ring divided by lines into equal parts of circumference (for example, degrees or minutes). It is the most important part of instruments used in measuring angles (in astronomy, geodesy, physics, and so on); it gives a reading of the magnitude of the angle. The scale units of a limb are read by means of a vernier or a micrometric microscope. limb[limb] (anatomy) An extremity or appendage used for locomotion or prehension, such as an arm or a leg. (astronomy) The circular outer edge of a celestial body; the half with the greater altitude is called the upper limb, and the half with the lesser altitude, the lower limb. (botany) A large primary tree branch. (design engineering) The graduated margin of an arc or circle in an instrument for measuring angles, as that part of a marine sextant carrying the altitude scale. The graduated staff of a leveling rod. (geology) One of the two sections of an anticline or syncline on either side of the axis. Also known as flank. limb
limb [lim] 1. one of the paired appendages of the body used in locomotion and grasping; see arm and leg. Called also member, membrum, and extremity.2. a structure or part resembling an arm or leg.anacrotic limb ascending limb (def. 2).artificial limb a replacement for a missing limb; see also prosthesis.ascending limb 1. the distal part of loop" >Henle's loop.2. the ascending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also anacrotic limb.catacrotic limb descending limb (def. 2).descending limb 1. the proximal part of loop" >Henle's loop.2. the descending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also catacrotic limb.lower limb the limb of the body extending from the gluteal region to the foot; it is specialized for weight-bearing and locomotion. See also leg.pectoral limb the arm (limb" >upper limb), or a homologous part.pelvic limb the leg (limb" >lower limb), or a homologous part.phantom limb the sensation, after amputation of a limb, that the absent part is still present; there may also be paresthesias, transient aches, and intermittent or continuous pain perceived as originating in the absent limb.residual limb stump.thoracic limb pectoral limb.upper limb the limb of the body extending from the deltoid region to the hand; it is specialized for functions requiring great mobility, such as grasping and manipulating. See also arm.limb (lim), [TA] 1. An extremity; a member; an arm (upper extremity) or leg (lower extremity).
See also: leg, crus. Synonym(s): member2. A segment of any jointed structure.
See also: leg, crus. [A.S. lim] limb (lĭm)n.1. One of the paired jointed extremities of the body; an arm or a leg.2. A segment of such a jointed structure.limb The arm or leg. See Parasitic limb. limb (lim) [TA] 1. An extremity; a member; an arm or leg.
Synonym(s): member. 2. A segment of any jointed structure.
See also: leg[A.S. lim]limb - an articulated projection from the body of an animal, such as a leg or wing which is used for locomotion.
- a branch of a tree.
- the flattened part of a calyx or corolla where the base is tubular.
limb (lim) [TA] 1. An extremity; a member; an arm (upper extremity) or leg (lower extremity). 2. A segment of any jointed structure. [A.S. lim]LegalSeeLimbsFinancialSeememberLIMB
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limb
Related to limb: phantom limbSynonyms for limbnoun partSynonyms- part
- member
- arm
- leg
- wing
- extension
- extremity
- appendage
noun branchSynonyms- branch
- spur
- projection
- offshoot
- bough
phrase out on a limbSynonyms- independently
- separately
- in a dangerous position
- sticking your neck out
Synonyms for limbnoun one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: armRelated Words- hind limb
- hindlimb
- forelimb
- flipper
- appendage
- extremity
- member
- stump
- leg
- crus
- thigh
- arm
- cubitus
- forearm
- appendicular skeleton
noun any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a treeSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planetRelated Words- astronomy
- uranology
- edge
- border
noun either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tipRelated Wordsnoun the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring anglesRelated Wordsnoun any projection that is thought to resemble a human armSynonymsRelated Words |