limber Meaning & Definition
What Does Limber Mean?
Limber is used as an adjective meaning Flexible, pliant, bendable. As a verb, it means To cause to become limber; to make flexible or pliant. As a noun, it means A two-wheeled vehicle to which a wheeled artillery piece may be attached for transport. (Some versions have built-in storage bins for ammunition. Either the limber itself or the ammunition box may also be called a caisson.).
Limber at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | flexible, flexile and limber up |
| Antonyms | unlimber |
| Plural | limbers |
| Comparative / superlative | limberer, limberest |
| Verb forms | limbers, limbering, limbered |
Limber Definition (Adjective)
- Flexible, pliant, bendable.
He's so limber that he can kiss his knee without bending it.
Limber as a Verb
- To cause to become limber; to make flexible or pliant.
Limber as a Noun
- A two-wheeled vehicle to which a wheeled artillery piece may be attached for transport. (Some versions have built-in storage bins for ammunition. Either the limber itself or the ammunition box may also be called a caisson.)
- The shafts or thills of a wagon or carriage.
- Gutters or conduits on each side of the keelson to allow water to pass to the pump well.
Verb
- To prepare an artillery piece for transportation (i.e., to attach it to its limber.)
Noun
- A two-wheeled vehicle to which a wheeled artillery piece or caisson may be attached for transport.
- (in the plural) The shafts or thills of a wagon or carriage.
- (in the plural) Gutters or conduits on each side of the keelson to allow water to pass to the pump well.
Synonyms of Limber
Limber synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Limber
Limber in a Sentence
He's so limber that he can kiss his knee without bending it.
Word Forms & Grammar
limber (comparative limberer, superlative limberest)
limber (third-person singular simple present limbers, present participle limbering, simple past and past participle limbered)
limber (plural limbers)
Words That Rhyme With Limber
Origin of Limber
Origin 1: Unknown; possibly related to limb or limp + -er, as seen in clever, slipper (“slippery”), waker (“alert”), etc.
Origin 2: For the obsolete limmer, from Old Norse limar (“branches”), plural of lim.[1]
How to Pronounce Limber
You say limber as //ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Limber
Is limber an adjective or a verb?
Limber is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for limber?
You can replace limber with words such as flexible, flexile and limber up. See the full list of limber synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of limber?
The opposite of limber is unlimber.
What is the plural of limber?
The plural of limber is limbers.
What is the past tense of limber?
The past tense of limber is limbered. The present participle is limbering.