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limbs

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫɪmz// UK //lˈɪmz// limbs

n. the arms and legs of a person, or the large wings and legs of an animal. You use this word when talking about the parts of the body that move and help you walk or reach for things.

n. the jointed or articulated appendages of a human or animal body, such as arms, legs, or wings. Used primarily in anatomical or descriptive contexts to refer to the extremities.


SIMPLE

He stretched his tired limbs after a long day of hiking.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor checked the patient's limbs for any signs of swelling or restricted movement after the accident.

COMPLEX

The athlete's powerful limbs propelled him across the finish line with a grace that belied the immense physical strain of the marathon.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the body as a whole.

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