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

Take limb loss care, which historically suffered from fragmented data, inconsistent outcomes measurement and limited long-term evidence. — Bill Oldham, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph could produce gusts of up to 50 mph, bringing down tree limbs, causing isolated power outages and making travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. — Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

Sea spiders breathe through the skin, and females produce eggs along their limbs that eventually extrude through specialized pores. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026

Bionic limbs In 1982, a 17-year-old mountain climber lost both his legs to frostbite. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026