Limb | Mean of limb in English Dictionary

/ˈlɪm/

• Noun
• a leg or arm
1. Many soldiers died in the battle, and many lost limbs.
2. an artificial limb
3. a dog with an injured limb
• a large branch of a tree
1. They tied a rope to one of the limbs of the maple tree.
• in or into a risky or dangerous position or situation
1. She went out on a limb to help you. [=she took a chance; she did something that meant she could be criticized or harmed in some way]
2. If you try to oppose the boss yourself, you're likely to get caught out on a limb.

• to attack or kill (someone) in a very violent way
1. The angry mob would have torn him limb from limb if the police hadn't protected him.