Synonyms of limb

limb

noun

ˈlim 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• branch
• bough
• twig
• shoot
• spur
• offshoot
• branchlet
• outgrowth
• sprig
• spray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limb

This could range from damage to the bark, small holes, excessive spores, or fungi on the trunk or limbs. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

While shark bites get more attention, the microscopic shark that is Vibrio vulnificans can also rob you of life or limb. — Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Part of that prep includes the scattering of limbs and bodies, which are made by House of the Dragon’s very busy prosthetics team headed up by designer Waldo Mason. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Silescelida acristata was a relatively small, slender animal that moved on all four limbs. — The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026