Limb may refer to:
Science and technology
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Limb (anatomy)
A limb (from the Old English ''lim'', meaning "body part") or leg is a jointed, muscled appendage that tetrapod vertebrates use for weight-bearing and terrestrial locomotion such as walking, running and jumping, for paddle-swimming, or for gras ...
, an appendage of a human or animal
*Limb, a large or main
branch
A branch, sometimes called a ramus in botany, is a woody structural member connected to the central trunk (botany), trunk of a tree (or sometimes a shrub). Large branches are known as boughs and small branches are known as twigs. The term '' ...
of a tree
*Limb, in astronomy, the curved edge of the apparent disk of a celestial body, e.g.
lunar limb
The lunar limb is the edge of the visible surface (disc) of the Moon as viewed from Earth. Libration of the Moon, with its irregular surface, leads to small changes in its profile; this complicates the task of precisely calculating eclipse times ...
*Limb, in botany, the border or upper spreading part of a
petal
Petals are modified Leaf, leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers. They are often advertising coloration, brightly colored or unusually shaped to attract pollinators. All of the petals of a flower are collectively known as the ''c ...
or sepal
*Limb, in a measuring instrument, the
graduated edge of a circle or arc
Music
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''Limb'' (album), by Foetus, 2009
*''Limb'', an album by
Justin Clayton
Justin Clayton is an English guitarist and singer. He is the lead guitarist for his friend Julian Lennon's band on most of Lennon's albums. In 1999 Justin Clayton released his own solo album ''Limb'' produced by Marty Willson-Piper
Marty Wil ...
, 1999
*"Limbs", a song by Emma Pollock from ''
Watch the Fireworks
Watch the Fireworks is the debut studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Emma Pollock, released on 17 September 2007 by 4AD.
Track listing
Singles
Adrenaline ( 7" – May 28, 2007)
#Adrenaline – 5:01
#A Glorious Day – 3:21 (from a po ...
'', 2007
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Limb Music
Limb Music is an independent record label based in Hamburg, Germany and specialized in various subgenres of heavy metal music. It was also known as LMP, which stood for Limb Music Products, later changed to Limb Music GmbH. The music publishing ...
, a German record label
Other uses
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Limb (surname) Limb is the surname of:
* Allen Limb (1886–1975), Australian cricketer
* Ann Limb (born 1953), British educationalist and business leader
*Bobby Limb (1924–1999), Australian-born entertainer
* Charles Limb, American surgeon and neuroscientist
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, a list of people
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Limb McKenry
Frank Gordon "Limb" McKenry (August 13, 1888 – November 1, 1956), nicknamed "Big Pete", was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds. (1888–1956), American baseball pitcher
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Limb Brook
The Limb Brook is a stream in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It rises at the village of Ringinglow, flowing east through Whirlow and Ecclesall Woods into Abbeydale in the Beauchief area, where it merges with the River Sheaf. Near this po ...
, a stream in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
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Limbs Dance Company
The Limbs Dance Company was formed in Auckland, New Zealand in May 1977 and disbanded in Wellington in September 1989. Limbs was "the first contemporary dance company in New Zealand to win a general following", and performed alongside notable New Z ...
, in Auckland, New Zealand
*Limbs, in archery, the upper and lower working parts of the bow; see
recurve bow
In archery, a recurve bow is one of the main shapes a bow can take, with limbs that curve away from the archer when unstrung. A recurve bow stores more energy and delivers energy more efficiently than the equivalent straight-limbed bow, giving a ...
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Bresso Airfield
Bresso Airfield ( it, Aeroporto di Bresso, ), also known as Aeroporto Giampiero Clerici, is an aerodrome in Bresso, in the Milan metropolitan area.
Originally built in 1912, the field served as a ''factory airfield'' until the nearby Breda f ...
, Bresso, Italy (ICAO code)
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Limbu script
The Limbu script (also Sirijanga script) is used to write the Limbu language. It is a Brahmic type abugida.
History
According to traditional histories, the Limbu script was first invented in the late 9th century by Limbu King Sirijunga Hang an ...
(ISO 15924 code)
See also
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Limb darkening
Limb darkening is an optical effect seen in stars (including the Sun), where the central part of the disk appears brighter than the edge, or ''limb''. Its understanding offered early solar astronomers an opportunity to construct models with such ...
, an optical effect seen in stars
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Limbe (disambiguation)
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