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limbs

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/lɪmz/ · limbs

A limb is one of the main body parts that can refer to an arm or a leg in humans and similar structures in animals.

Meanings

nounformal

A limb is one of the main body parts that can refer to an arm or a leg in humans and similar structures in animals.

عضو کے کسی بھی بڑے حصے کی طرف اشارہ کرتا ہے جو کہ انسانوں میں بازو یا ٹانگ ہو سکتی ہے اور جانوروں میں مشابہہ ساختیں.

اعضاء

aaza

Synonyms

extremityappendagememberسربازوپاؤں

Antonyms

trunktorsoجسمبدن

Common Collocations

  • upper limbs
  • lower limbs
  • limbs of the body

Example Sentences

He injured his limbs while playing soccer.

اس نے فٹ بال کھیلتے ہوئے اپنے اعضاء کو چوٹ پہنچائی.

Us ne football khelte huye apne aaza ko chot pohanchai.

The limbs of the tree swayed in the wind.

درخت کے اعضاء ہواؤں میں جھول رہے تھے.

Darakht ke aaza hawaon mein jhool rahe the.

The scientist studied the limbs of various animals.

عالم نے مختلف جانوروں کے اعضاء کا مطالعہ کیا.

Aalim ne mukhtalif janwaron ke aaza ka mutala kiya.

Easily Confused With

limb:Limb refers specifically to any one of the limbs, while limbs refers to multiple limbs.

Word Family

limbic
adjectiveلمبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Limbs are where legs and arms meet life.

Picture a human body with clear representation of arms and legs.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

منظرِ وفا میں زندگی کی خوشبو بسے،/ اعضاء کے زنجیر میں قید ہو گئے جاناں

Manzar-e-wafa mein zindagi ki khushboo base, / Aaza ke zanjeer mein qaid ho gaye jaanan.

In the sight of loyalty, the fragrance of life resides, / Entrapped in the chains of limbs, my love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں دلیری وہاں منزل

Jahan dilari wahan manzil.

Where there is courage, there is the destination.

📖 Etymology

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

First known use: 14th century

The word 'limb' has its roots in the Old English term 'lim', which refers to a member of the body, particularly an arm or leg. Over time, it evolved to include all extremities.