limb (EN)

noun

noun “limb”

1. a major part of the body that helps in movement, like an arm or leg
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   After breaking his leg, he had to use crutches to support his injured limb.
2. a large branch of a tree
   The strong winds caused a large limb from the old oak tree to fall onto the road.
3. the section of a bow from the handle to the tip, used in archery
   He carefully inspected the limbs of his bow to ensure they were not damaged before the archery competition.
4. the edge of a celestial body as it appears to the eye, used in astronomy
   During the eclipse, the moon's limb slowly covered the sun, creating a breathtaking sight.