out limb   1 [lim] a large or main branch of a tree. a person or
thing regarded as a part, member, branch, offshoot, or scion of
something: a limb of the central committee. Archery. the upper
or lower part of a bow. Informal. a mischievous child, imp, or
young scamp. verb (used with object) to cut the limbs from (a
felled tree). out on a limb, in a dangerous or compromising
situation; vulnerable: The company overextended itself
financially and was soon out on a limb.  before 900; Middle
English, Old English lim; akin to Old Norse lim foliage, limr
limb, līmi rod, Latin līmus aslant, līmen threshold  limbless,
adjective  1. extremity. 2. See branch. Dictionary.com
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Dictionary limb1 (lɪm) 1.  an arm or leg, or the analogous part
on an animal, such as a wing 2.  any of the main branches of a
tree 3.  a branching or projecting section or member; extension
4.  a person or thing considered to be a member, part, or agent
of a larger group or thing 5.  chiefly