Limber (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Attach the limber; "limber a cannon".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• The crew quickly limbered the cannon to move it to the front lines for battle.
• During training exercises, artillery soldiers practiced limbering the heavy guns for rapid redeployment.
• Limbering the cannon involved attaching it to the limber, a two-wheeled carriage pulled by horses.
• Before heading into combat, the gunners limbered the field gun and prepared to relocate.
• The experienced artillerist efficiently limbered the cannon, preparing it for swift movement around the battlefield.

Synonyms

• Limber Up

Meaning ²

Cause to become limber; "The violist limbered her wrists before the concert".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

• She limbered her fingers before attempting the intricate piano piece.
• The ballet instructor taught the students various exercises to limber their muscles.
• Regular stretching can limber your tendons and improve flexibility.
• The contortionist limbered up before performing her elaborate routine.
• Proper warm-up exercises can help limber a singer's vocal cords.