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limb

/lษชm/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal, or a large branch of a tree.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œHe broke a limb in the accident and had to wear a cast.โ€

โ€œThe cat climbed out onto a thin limb of the tree.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

Related Words

Synonyms:
armlegbranch
Word Family:
limblesslimbed

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