Limbers Definition

lĭmbərz
noun
Holes in the lower part of a vessel's frames to allow bilge water to drain to the pump.
Webster's New World

Plural form of limber.

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verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of limber.

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Origin of Limbers

  • Probably alteration of French lumière one of the limbers from Old French lumiere opening, light from Late Latin lūmināria pl. of lūmināre window from Latin lamp luminary

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Limbers Sentence Examples

  • The first shell fell on one of the limbers, exploded the ammunition and caused several casualties.

  • They contained seven ton Tetrarch tanks, gun limbers and jeeps.

  • In all, 4,000 barge loads of ammunition, 17,818 guns and limbers, and over 14 million tons of other stores were sent across.

  • He pointed to the French guns, the limbers of which were being detached and hurriedly removed.

  • Behind the guns were their limbers and still farther back picket ropes and artillerymen's bonfires.

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LLILIM

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SRSERS

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