Definition of "limb"
- noun
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
A branch of a tree.
The part of the bow, from the handle to the tip.
The border or upper spreading part of a monopetalous corolla, or of a petal or sepal; blade.
The border or edge of the disk of a heavenly body, especially of the sun or moon.
The graduated margin of an arc or circle in an instrument for measuring angles.
The apparent visual edge of a celestial body.
The graduated edge of a circle or arc.
- verb
To remove the limbs from an animal or tree.
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