See Also: limb(dictionary)
limb(2)(dictionary)
limb(dictionary)
limb bud(medicine)
limb(1)(dictionary)
Limb(medicine)
phantom limb(medicine)
thoracic limb(medicine)
pelvic limb(medicine)
superior limb(medicine)

limb (oh)



[Language: Old English; Origin: lim]
out on a limb
alone and without help or support
::All the other countries signed the agreement, leaving Britain out on a limb.
::He'd gone out on a limb (=taken a risk) to help us.
an arm or leg
strong-limbed/long-limbed etc
having strong, long etc arms and legs
a large branch of a tree
-see also risk life and limb at risk 2 (1), tear sb limb from limb at tear 2 (9)