limbing

limb

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Definitions of limbing word

noun limbing 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 limbing a large or main branch of a tree. 1
noun limbing a projecting part or member: the four limbs of a cross. 1
noun limbing a person or thing regarded as a part, member, branch, offshoot, or scion of something: a limb of the central committee. 1
noun limbing Archery. the upper or lower part of a bow. 1
noun limbing Informal. a mischievous child, imp, or young scamp. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English lim; akin to Old Norse lim foliage, limr limb, līmi rod, Latin līmus aslant, līmen threshold

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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