Synonyms of limbs

limbs

noun

plural of limb

as in branches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• branches
• boughs
• twigs
• spurs
• shoots
• branchlets
• sprigs
• offshoots
• outgrowths
• sprays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limbs

The authors see uses for SWANS well beyond a rat’s hind legs, from drug delivery to prosthetic limbs. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Led by Rassoul Tabassian, an assistant professor in Aarhus University’s Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, the team hopes the technology could eventually allow people with prosthetic limbs to experience a sense of touch. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Lundy and her care team periodically change the water flow rates in the tanks so the baby frogs grow strong limbs and are accustomed to swimming in different conditions. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

True to form, Hilton upped the ante on her latest red carpet appearance by encrusting her limbs in rhinestones. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

Sixteen patient-caregiver pairs took part – seven patients had high neck injuries causing tetraplegia (paralysis affecting all four limbs), and nine had upper-back injuries causing paraplegia (affecting lower limbs). — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell said there were numerous reports of trees and heavy limbs down across New York City, particularly in Queens. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

In southeastern Connecticut and eastern Long Island, New York, gusts could be almost as strong, potentially downing tree limbs and power lines. — Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Sustained winds will reach 25–35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, capable of downing tree limbs and causing power outages. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026