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Limbered: meaning, definitions and examples

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limbered

 

[ หˆlษชmbษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical readiness

Limbered refers to the state of being warmed up or made more flexible, especially in preparation for physical activity. This term is often used in the context of sports and exercise, where individuals perform stretching or mobility drills to enhance their physical readiness. Being limbered up can help prevent injuries and improve performance during activities such as running, dancing, or playing sports. The process of limbering up usually involves dynamic stretches that increase the range of motion of the muscles and joints.

Synonyms

flexible, prepared, stretched, warmed-up

Examples of usage

  • The athletes limbered up before the big game.
  • Make sure to limber your muscles before any strenuous activity.
  • She spent some time limbering her body to prepare for the dance performance.
  • He always limbers up properly to avoid any injuries while exercising.

Translations

Translations of the word "limbered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flexรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคšเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beweglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lentur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elastyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”่ปŸใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flexible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flexible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esnek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์—ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohybnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ตๆดป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flekkaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elastik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flexible

Etymology

The word 'limber' can be traced back to the Middle English term 'limbre', which means 'flexible' or 'supple'. Its roots can be connected to the Old Norse word 'limbr', meaning 'limb' or 'joint'. The usage of the word evolved over time, particularly in the 16th century, when it began to be associated more strongly with physical agility and flexibility. The transformation to the past tense form 'limbered' indicates a completed action of preparing or becoming limber. In modern times, 'limber' and its derivatives are commonly used in sports, fitness, and dance contexts to emphasize the importance of muscle readiness and flexibility in physical activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,042, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.