limb

noun

ˈlim How to pronounce limb (audio)
Definition of limbnext
as in branch
a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant we hung the swing from the highest limb of the tree that we could reach

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Recent Examples of limb According to The Better Menopause, eccrine glands on the palms and soles, along with the torso, limbs and face, produce a mostly watery sweat that cools the body and carries little smell. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 The art of eight limbs is a personal MMA favorite among the Grading The Week crew’s combat sports sickos. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Atwell displays a balletic athleticism while Hiddleston is all enthusiastic limbs and snake hips. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 When a sensor detected the left or right forelimb moving, the hub sent a limb-specific pulse through the body that reached an implant on the corresponding hind leg, which stimulated the sciatic nerve and made that leg twitch. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for limb
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branch
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  • In a welcome sign of positive change in the barrio, a new branch of Javier Bonet’s super-cool Sala de Despiece restaurant is imminent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The workingmen’s clubs have closed, and trade-union branches have declined.
    — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Limb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limb. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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