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Limbed

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Having limbs or appendages, usually referring to animals or creatures that possess limbs for movement.

Example Sentence: The limbed creature scurried up the tree with ease.

Sense 2:

Definition: Equipped with specific types or numbers of limbs.

Example Sentence: The octopus, a highly limbed creature, uses its tentacles to capture prey.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: (past participle of 'limb') To remove or cut off the limbs of something, typically a tree or plant.

Example Sentence: The arborist limbed the old oak tree to improve its shape.

Sense 2:

Definition: (past participle of 'limb') To dismember or amputate the limbs of a person or animal.

Example Sentence: Unfortunately, due to severe injuries, the doctor had to limb the soldier.

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