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limp
nounverbverb-intransitiveB2
/lɪmp/A way of walking unevenly because one leg or foot is injured or stiff; not firm or stiff.
limp wrist
nounLow
/ˌlɪmp ˈrɪst/A derogatory slang term (noun phrase) used to stereotype gay men as having an overly flexible or weak wrist, perceived as effeminate.
limpet
nounC1
/ˈlɪmpɪt/A small marine mollusc with a conical shell that clings tightly to rocks or other hard surfaces.
limpkin
nounRare/Very Low
/ˈlɪmpkɪn/A large, wading bird (species Aramus guarauna), native to wetlands in the Americas, known for its loud, wailing cry and a diet primarily of apple snails.
limpopo
nounC1
/lɪmˈpəʊ.pəʊ/The Limpopo River; a major river in southeastern Africa, forming the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe and flowing through Mozambique to the Indian Ocean.
limulus
nounLow
/ˈlɪmjʊləs/A marine arthropod of the genus Limulus, commonly known as the horseshoe crab.
lin
nounVery Low (Archaic/Dialectal)
/lɪn/A word of archaic and dialectal use, primarily meaning to cease, stop, or desist from an action.
lin biao
nounVery Low
/ˌlɪn ˈbjaʊ/A proper noun referring to Lin Biao (1907–1971), a Chinese military leader and politician who was a prominent figure in the Chinese Communist Party and served as Vice Chairman and Minister of Defense before his death.
lin piao
nounVery Low
/ˌlɪn ˈbjaʊ/A transliteration of the Mandarin name 林彪, referring to Lin Biao, a prominent Chinese military leader and politician during the mid-20th century.
lin sen
nounExtremely Rare
Not applicable. The assumed intended pronunciation would be /ˈlɪn.siːd/.Misspelling of 'linseed', the seed of the flax plant.
lin yutang
nounLow
/ˌlɪn ˈjuːtæŋ/A proper noun referring to the 20th-century Chinese writer, translator, linguist, and inventor.
lina
nounLow (as an independent lexical item; high as a proper noun/personal name)
/ˈliːnə/A diminutive, familiar, or affectionate form of a feminine given name, often a short form of names ending in '-lina' such as Angelina, Carolina, or Magdalena.
linac
nounC1/C2
/ˈlɪn.æk/A device that accelerates charged particles, such as electrons or protons, in a straight line using alternating high-frequency voltages.
linacre
nounVery Low / Rare
/ˈlɪnəkə/A surname of English origin, historically linked to a notable person and subsequently used in institutional names.
linage
nounC2
/ˈlɪn.ɪdʒ/The number of lines in printed text, used as a unit for calculating fees.
linalool
nounC2
/lɪˈnæləʊɒl/A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants, with a pleasant floral scent.
linalyl acetate
nounC1/C2 (Specialist)
/ˌlɪn.ə.lɪl ˈæs.ɪ.teɪt/A naturally occurring ester compound found in many aromatic plants, primarily responsible for the floral, lavender-like scent in essential oils.
linares
nounLow
/lɪˈnɑːreɪs/A proper noun referring to a city in southern Spain, within the region of Andalusia.
linaria
nounVery Low
/lɪˈneərɪə/A genus of herbaceous flowering plants, typically having snapdragon-like flowers.
linarite
nounVery low
/ˈlɪnərʌɪt/A rare blue mineral consisting of basic lead copper sulfate.

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