limb

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 Broncomaniacs may not be ready to cut off a limb for postseason seats. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026 Not only has the household brand committed to affordable prices, but this bar in particular focuses on gentle moisture that leaves limbs silky smooth and well-nourished for hours on end. Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 Meningitis can spread easily and cause brain swelling, sepsis, loss of hearing or limbs, and death. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026 Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for limb
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branch
Noun
  • How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Congress, as the legislative branch, needs to seek bipartisan solutions to some of the major problems facing the United States today.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Limb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limb. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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