What does LIMBS mean?

Limbs

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

  • The branches or offshoots of a tree or plant.
  • An arm, leg, or wing of a human or animal body.

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /lɪmz/
  • UK: /lɪmz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "limbs" originated from the Old English word "lim", which meant "branch" or "limb". It has since evolved to include the meaning of arms, legs, or wings of a human or animal body. The word is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts, as well as in the context of trees and plants.

5. Synonyms:

  • Appendage
  • Extremity
  • Branches
  • Members

6. Related Words:

  • Arms
  • Wings
  • Hands
  • Feet
  • Trees

7. Example Sentences:

  • She climbed up the limbs of the tree to reach the ripe fruit.
  • He broke both his limbs in the accident.


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