lost limb

collocation in English

meaningsoflostandlimb

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lost
adjective
uk
/lɒst/us
/lɑːst/
not knowing where you are and how to get to ...
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limb
noun[C]
uk
/lɪm/us
/lɪm/
an arm or leg of a person ...
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(Definition oflostandlimbfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A tarantula is a spider known to carry on despite the loss of a leg and with the ability to regrow alostlimb.
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He was awarded a pension of 7 a year to compensate for hislostlimb.
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Harvesting is accomplished by removing one or both claws from the live animal and returning it to the ocean where it can regrow thelostlimb(s).
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Koura use their chelae for both attack and defence and when one limb is lost the koura will divert energy for overall growth to restoring thelostlimb.
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Horseshoe crabs possess the rare ability to regrow lost limbs, in a manner similar to sea stars.
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He has demonstrated regenerative powers allowing him to heal and restore lost limbs and teeth.
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They can disguise themselves as humans and regenerate lost limbs.
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They also seem to be able to regenerate lost limbs within seconds.
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They heal quickly from most injuries but do not regrow lost limbs and can acquire scars.
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A lesser form of "regeneration" that does not allow the regrowth of lost limbs is called "fast healing".
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This same ability also allows him to regenerate to an extent, such as re-growing lost limbs.
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He can recover lost limbs by collecting screwdrivers.
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The extent of her healing factor is unknown, but it is shown she is able to regenerate lost limbs in seconds.
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They believe the methods used for recovery of neuropatients will be an extension of mainstream medical technologies that will someday be developed to regrow lost limbs and treat severe trauma.
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Sasha is rebuilt with special cybernetic prostheses that cover his damaged face, and replace his lost limbs and organs.
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