limb

as in branch
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 limb In its early stages, poliomyelitis — known as polio — causes fatigue, headaches, stiffness and limb pain after exposure to the poliovirus, according to the World Health Organization, or WHO. Soph Warnes, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 These gaps often happen where your limbs rest, thus defeating the purpose of having a body pillow for support. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025 Fidgeting increases blood flow to our limbs, helps regulate blood sugar and reduces the risk of mortality from prolonged sitting. Margaret Cirino, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025 Body pillows are the most obvious solution, long enough to cuddle fully while still supporting your limbs. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for limb 

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“Limb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limb. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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