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
Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages, according to the NWS.
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Ice could weigh down tree limbs and power lines.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Examining the child's bones, the study authors observed numerous modifications—including cut marks, scrape marks and possible chop marks—on the individual's lower limbs that most likely resulted from human activities.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Make a plan in case of utility outages High winds and ice accumulation have the potential to bring down tree limbs, in turn endangering power lines around the metro.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Their common name is derived from their prehensile tails, some as long as three feet, which the animals use along with their disproportionately lanky limbs to grasp branches and other objects.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
To exfoliate limbs and cleanse yourself in the process, go with Soft Services’ Green Banana Buffing Bar.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
The weather serviced advised residents to secure loose outdoor items, including holiday decorations, and to note that small tree limbs and weak trees could fall.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 29 Dec. 2024
The trap severed his hind leg above the foot, forcing Jacob to adapt to life on three limbs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Ice could weigh down tree limbs and power lines.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Examining the child's bones, the study authors observed numerous modifications—including cut marks, scrape marks and possible chop marks—on the individual's lower limbs that most likely resulted from human activities.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Make a plan in case of utility outages High winds and ice accumulation have the potential to bring down tree limbs, in turn endangering power lines around the metro.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Their common name is derived from their prehensile tails, some as long as three feet, which the animals use along with their disproportionately lanky limbs to grasp branches and other objects.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
To exfoliate limbs and cleanse yourself in the process, go with Soft Services’ Green Banana Buffing Bar.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
The weather serviced advised residents to secure loose outdoor items, including holiday decorations, and to note that small tree limbs and weak trees could fall.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 29 Dec. 2024
The trap severed his hind leg above the foot, forcing Jacob to adapt to life on three limbs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Limbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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