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limber

/ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/

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verb

To cause to become limber; to make flexible or pliant.

Examples :

"The dancer will limber her muscles before the performance. "

body physiology action

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adjective

Flexible, pliant, bendable.

Examples :

"The dancer's limber body allowed her to perform incredible leaps and bends. "

body physiology ability

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noun

A two-wheeled vehicle to which a wheeled artillery piece or caisson may be attached for transport.

Examples :

"The historical museum displayed an old cannon alongside its limber, showing how soldiers transported the heavy artillery. "

vehicle military

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noun

(in the plural) The shafts or thills of a wagon or carriage.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the limbers of his wagon to ensure they were securely attached before loading the hay. "

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noun

(in the plural) Gutters or conduits on each side of the keelson to allow water to pass to the pump well.

Examples :

"The carpenter checked the limbers to ensure they were clear of debris so water could drain properly to the bilge pump. "

nautical sailing technical part

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verb

To prepare an artillery piece for transportation (i.e., to attach it to its limber.)

Examples :

"The soldiers had to quickly limber the heavy cannon to move it to a safer position before the enemy advanced. "

military vehicle machine war