Word: LIMBS
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Definition of LIMBS
- A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
- A branch of a tree.
- The part of the bow, from the handle to the tip.
- To remove the limbs from (an animal or tree).
"They limbed the felled trees before cutting them into logs."
- To supply with limbs.
- The apparent visual edge of a celestial body.
"solar limb"
- (on a measuring instrument) The graduated edge of a circle or arc.
- The border or upper spreading part of a monopetalous corolla, or of a petal or sepal; blade.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "limbs" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "limbs" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIMBS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LIMBS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LIMBS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LIMBS:
- # the limbs effect
- # master of limbs
- # playing with limbs
- # in terms of limbs
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