limbed Meaning & Definition
What Does Limbed Mean?
Limbed is used as an adjective meaning Having limbs. It can also mean Preceded by a descriptive word: having limbs of a specified kind or quality. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of limb.
Quick Facts About Limbed
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //lɪmd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sharp-limbed and boughed |
| Antonyms | limbless and boughless |
Limbed Definition (Adjective)
- Having limbs.
- Preceded by a descriptive word: having limbs of a specified kind or quality.
Limbed as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of limb
Synonyms of Limbed
Limbed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Limbed
Limbed in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Limbed
Origin of Limbed
From Middle English ilimed (“having limbs, limbed”) [and other forms],[1] from i- (prefix forming adjectives, past participles, etc.)[2] + lim (“organ or part of the body, member; extremity of an animal or human body, limb; sexual organ; a person as a member of the group of all Christians; follower; liegeman; corner of a siege tower; arm of the sea; branch of a subject”)[3] (see further at lim) + -ed (suffix forming adjectives);[4] analysable as limb + -ed.
How to Pronounce Limbed
Limbed is pronounced //lɪmd// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Limbed
Is limbed an adjective or a verb?
Limbed is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for limbed?
Close synonyms of limbed are sharp-limbed and boughed. See the full list of limbed synonyms and antonyms.