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limb: the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles; "the limb of the sextant"; either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip; "the upper limb of the bow"; one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper; (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet; any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree

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out on a limb collapse

gambrel collapse: a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper

tarsus collapse: the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively

stumps collapse

underpinnings collapse

pinch bar collapse: a lever with a pointed projection that serves as a fulcrum; used to roll heavy wheels

brim collapse: a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat; the top edge of a vessel or other container; fill as much as possible; "brim a cup to good fellowship"; be completely full; "His eyes brimmed with tears"

jimmy collapse: a short crowbar; "in England they call a jimmy and jemmy"

scalawag collapse: a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)

brink collapse: the edge of a steep place; a region marking a boundary

featheredge collapse: a thin tapering edge

bough collapse: any of the larger branches of a tree

thigh collapse: the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

crowbar collapse: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

selvage collapse: the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray; border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet

treadle collapse: operate (machinery) by a treadle; tread over; "the brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones"

rapscallion collapse

jamb collapse: upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame

shin collapse: the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle; the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet; a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg

frond collapse: compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad

scion collapse: a descendent or heir; "a scion of royal stock"

hock collapse: tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle; disable by cutting the hock

sprig collapse: an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers

pinion collapse: a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack; cut the wings off (of birds); bind the arms of

rim collapse: the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached; (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"; the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object; roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"; furnish with a rim; "rim a hat"; run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"

gam collapse: a herd of whales

twig collapse: branch out in a twiglike manner; "The lightning bolt twigged in several directions"

member collapse: an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations); "the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association"; "Canada is a member of the United Nations"; one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family"; anything that belongs to a set or class; "snakes are members of the class Reptilia"; "members of the opposite sex"

lever collapse: a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum; a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock; a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

ankle collapse: a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

deadwood collapse: a branch or a part of a tree that is dead

drumstick collapse: a stick used for playing a drum; the lower joint of the leg of a fowl

tendril collapse: slender stemlike structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support

sideline collapse: an auxiliary line of merchandise; a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field; remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position; "The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President"

flange collapse: a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

pedal collapse: a lever that is operated with the foot; of or relating to the feet; "the word for a pedal extremity is `foot'"; operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument

scamp collapse: perform hastily and carelessly

ramification collapse: an arrangement of branching parts

burgeon collapse: grow and flourish; "The burgeoning administration"; "The burgeoning population"

flagellum collapse: a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)

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