as in branches
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 limbs
Like the dead bug, this move requires you to stabilize your spine and trunk as your limbs move.
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
And hundreds have turned out to assist in the recovery, chopping up tree limbs blocking roadways and delivering food to communities in need.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Lymphedema Swelling and fluid retention (usually in the limbs) that may develop when lymph nodes are damaged by surgery, cancer, or cancer treatments.
—Abigail Norman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Large tree limbs and branches littered Parmelee’s yard and the roof of his home was damaged.
—NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
And hundreds have turned out to assist in the recovery, chopping up tree limbs blocking roadways and delivering food to communities in need.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Lymphedema Swelling and fluid retention (usually in the limbs) that may develop when lymph nodes are damaged by surgery, cancer, or cancer treatments.
—Abigail Norman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Large tree limbs and branches littered Parmelee’s yard and the roof of his home was damaged.
—NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Limbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbs. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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