limbed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [limd]
- /lɪmd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [limd]
- /lɪmd/

Definitions of limbed word

adjective limbed having a specified number or kind of limbs (often used in combination): a long-limbed dancer. 1
noun limbed a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing: the lower limbs; artificial limbs. 1
noun limbed a large or main branch of a tree. 1
noun limbed a projecting part or member: the four limbs of a cross. 1
noun limbed a person or thing regarded as a part, member, branch, offshoot, or scion of something: a limb of the central committee. 1
noun limbed Archery. the upper or lower part of a bow. 1

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Origin of limbed

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at limb1, -ed3

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Parts of speech for Limbed

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Limbed

limbed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

limbed usage trend in Literature

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