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limb1 1. an arm or leg, or the analogous part on an animal, such as a wing 2. any of the main branches of a tree limb2 1. the edge of the apparent disc of the sun, a moon, or a planet 2. Botany a. the expanded upper part of a bell-shaped corolla b. the expanded part of a leaf, petal, or sepal 3. either of the two halves of a bow 4. either of the sides of a geological fold How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I did not venture out upon the limb for fear that I might be discovered and our retreat in this direction cut off; but instead hurried to retrace my steps to Tars Tarkas. ONE day an Opossum who had gone to sleep hanging from the highest branch of a tree by the tail, awoke and saw a large Snake wound about the limb, between him and the trunk of the tree. Our dear companion Will Stutely hath been taken by that vile Sheriff's men, therefore doth it behoove us to take bow and brand in hand to bring him off again; for I wot that we ought to risk life and limb for him, as he hath risked life and limb for us. |
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