limbed

[ limd ]

adjective

1. having a specified number or kind of limbs limb (often used in combination):

   a long-limbed dancer.

limbed

/ lɪmd /

adjective

1. 1. having limbs
   2. ( in combination )

      strong-limbed

      short-limbed

Other Words From

• under·limbed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of limbed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; limb ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

A research team including a Penn State biologist completed a new reconstruction of the skeleton of Tiktaalik, the 375-million-year-old fossil fish that is one of the closest relatives to limbed vertebrates.

From Science Daily

The Chitrasena dancers are also physically different: longer limbed, stretched out, with friendlier and less stylized facial expressions.

From New York Times

“I could also feel myself being pulled to find a place where there were more bodies like mine, not just Black but long limbed, athletic, versatile dancer bodies.”

From New York Times

The tree has been limbed up so there’s a fair amount of sun, probably part shade.

From Seattle Times

The company envisions a limbed version of the Roomba that’s able to help out with more complex tasks, like laundry, dishwashing, and food serving.

From The Verge