Member - English meaning

noun

A thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

Usage examples:

They treat scotland as a mere appendage of england

noun

A smaller or less important part that is attached to something

Usage examples:

The organism has small, leaflike appendages.

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Each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.

Usage examples:

She held the baby in her arms

verb

Supply or provide with weapons.

Usage examples:

The security forces are armed with automatic rifles

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Either of the two long parts of the upper body that are joined to the shoulders and have hands at the end

Usage examples:

Her arm was bandaged from elbow to wrist., he held his young son in his arms (= closely)., the arm …

noun

The furthest point or limit of something.

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The peninsula's western extremity

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The furthest point, especially from the centre

Usage examples:

The wood lies on the southern extremity of the estate., in such a situation, your heart pumps faste…

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Each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands.

Usage examples:

Adams broke his leg

verb

Travel by foot; walk.

Usage examples:

I am part of a team legging it around london

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One of the parts of a human or animal body that is used for standing or walking, or one of the thin, vertical parts on which a piece of furniture stands

Usage examples:

[ c ] he broke his leg skiing., [ c ] the table has carved legs., [ u ] we had leg of lamb for dinn…

noun

An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal, or a bird's wing.

Usage examples:

They got out, stretching their cramped limbs

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The edge of the disc of a celestial object, especially the sun or moon.

Usage examples:

The eastern limb of the moon

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An arm or leg of a person or animal, or an animal’s wing

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A part of an organism which is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.

Usage examples:

The internal organs

noun

A part of the body of a person, animal, or plant that performs a special job

Usage examples:

[ u ] fred taught his wife to play the organ.

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A newspaper or magazine that represents the opinions of a group or organization, or that is produced for a particular group of people

Usage examples:

The monthly journal was once the official organ of the communist party., she edits the company's ho…

noun

The male genital organ of higher vertebrates, carrying the duct for the transfer of sperm during copulation. in humans and most other mammals it consists largely of erectile tissue and is used also for urination.

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An organ of male mammals that is used to excrete urine and for sex

noun

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Usage examples:

Military operations could jeopardize the peace process

verb

Perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it.

Usage examples:

The salmon is quickly processed after harvest to preserve the flavour

verb

Walk or march in procession.

Usage examples:

They processed down the aisle

noun

An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends.

Usage examples:

Plans based on projections of slow but positive growth

noun

A thing that protrudes from something else.

Usage examples:

Some dinosaurs evolved protuberances on top of their heads

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Something that sticks out from a surface

Usage examples:

If the plant has been infected you will see dark protuberances along the stems., bunions are bony p…