Limb may refer to:

Science and technology

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

* ''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'', 2007 * Limb Music, a German record label

Other uses

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 ...

, a list of people *

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 * Limb Brook, a stream in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England *

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 *

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) * Limbu script (ISO 15924 code)

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