short limb

Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words

Refers to arms or legs that are of a shorter than average length.

limbADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

short

Examples (10)

  • A child born with a short limb might need special medical attention.
  • The genetic condition can sometimes result in a short limb.
  • Despite having a short limb, she was an excellent runner.
  • His short limb made climbing difficult but not impossible.
  • Doctors observed a noticeable difference in the length of his short limb.
  • The puppy had one short limb from a birth defect.
  • She never let her short limb define her capabilities.
  • Physical therapy can help strengthen a short limb.
  • He adapted well to life with a short limb.
  • The athlete's short limb was a result of an old injury.