English · Body & Health
limb
/lɪm/
[/lɪm/]
an arm or a leg of the body
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An arm or leg of a person or animal. It can also mean a large branch of a tree.
Example
Stretch each limb gently before exercise.
Stretch each limb gently before exercise.
Etymology
From Old English 'lim' (limb, member).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for arms and legs and for tree branches; 'out on a limb' means in a risky position.