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limb

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/lɪm/ · limb

A limb is an arm or a leg of a human being or an extremity of an animal.

Meanings

nounformal

A limb is an arm or a leg of a human being or an extremity of an animal.

اعضا کوئی انسان کا بازو یا ٹانگ ہے یا کسی جانور کی انتہا ہے۔

اعضا

aaza

Synonyms

extremityappendagememberانتہاعضوپہلو

Common Collocations

  • upper limb
  • lower limb
  • limb injury

Example Sentences

She broke her limb during the game.

اس نے کھیل کے دوران اپنا عضو توڑ لیا۔

Us ne khel ke doran apna aaza toڑ liya.

He lost his limb in an accident.

اس کا ایک عضو ایک حادثے میں ختم ہو گیا۔

Us ka aik aaza aik haadse mein khatam ho gaya.

The doctor examined the injured limb.

ڈاکٹر نے زخمی عضو کا معائنہ کیا۔

Daktar ne zakhmi aaza ka muaina kiya.

Easily Confused With

limbic:Limbic refers to a part of the brain involved in emotion, while limb refers to a member of the body.

Word Family

limbic
adjectiveلمبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a limb as a part that limps when injured.

Imagine a person with a bandaged arm or leg.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "limb" — a joint or member of the body

First known use: before the 12th century

The word has been used since Old English and has retained a similar meaning over centuries.