Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Limb.
How to pronounce limb:
US
Limb - as a noun
One of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageextremitymemberHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tree branchHypernyms (Closely Related)
branchHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet
Either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip
Example: "The upper limb of the bow"
The graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles
Example: "The limb of the sextant"
Limb - as a verb
To remove the limbs from (an animal or tree).
Example: "They limbed the felled trees before cutting them into logs."
To supply with limbs.
Example Sentences
"He broke his limb in a skiing accident."
"The tree had several branches on each limb."
"He lost his right limb in a car accident."
"The spider scurried along the limb of the tree."
"She wrapped her arms around the limb to steady herself."
Word Game Points
Is LIMB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, limb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIMB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LIMB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, limb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIMB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LIMB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, limb is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIMB has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
