First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
1limber
noun lim·ber \ˈlim-bər\
Definition of LIMBER
: a two-wheeled vehicle to which a gun or caisson may be attached
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of LIMBER
Middle English lymour
Rhymes with LIMBER
2limber
adjective
: bending easily
Full Definition of LIMBER
1
: capable of being shaped : flexible
2
— lim·ber·ly adverb
— lim·ber·ness noun
See limber defined for English-language learners
See limber defined for kids
Origin of LIMBER
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1565
3limber
verb
lim·beredlim·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of LIMBER
transitive verb
: to cause to become limber <limber up his fingers>
intransitive verb
: to become limber <limber up by running>
See limber defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of LIMBER
1748
LIMBERNESS Defined for Kids
1limber
adjective lim·ber \ˈlim-bər\
Definition of LIMBER for Kids
: bending easily
2limber
verb
lim·beredlim·ber·ing
Definition of LIMBER for Kids
: to make or become limber <Before a race, I limber up with exercises.>
Learn More About LIMBER
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: limber boardPrevious Word in the Dictionary: limbedAll Words Near: limber
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up limber? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).