limb
//lɪm//
Translation
limb
Definition
A limb is an arm, leg, or wing of a person, animal, or bird. It is a major appendage of the body used for movement, manipulation, or support. In humans, the upper limbs are the arms and the lower limbs are the legs. This term is commonly used in anatomy, medicine, and everyday language to refer to these body parts. The word can also extend to the branches of a tree, but for language learners, the primary meaning focuses on the body.
Example
“He broke his limb in a skiing accident last winter.”
“The bird used its limbs to grasp the branch firmly.”
“Doctors examined the patient's injured limb with an X-ray.”
“She felt a sharp pain in her lower limb after the long run.”
“The prosthesis helped him regain movement in his artificial limb.”
“A spider has eight limbs, including its legs and pedipalps.”
“The athlete stretched each limb before the competition.”
“The tree's limb snapped under the weight of the snow.”
“Paralysis in one limb can affect daily activities significantly.”
“She used her upper limbs to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.”
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