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Princeton's WordNet
limbersnoun
a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson; carries bilge water into the pump well
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limbers
A limber is a two-wheeled cart designed to support the trail of an artillery piece, or the stock of a field carriage such as a caisson or traveling forge, allowing it to be towed. The trail is the hinder end of the stock of a gun-carriage, which rests or slides on the ground when the carriage is unlimbered.A caisson (US: ) is a two-wheeled cart designed to carry artillery ammunition; the British term is "ammunition wagon". Caissons are also used to bear the casket of the deceased in some state and military funerals in certain Western cultures, including the United States.
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limbers
Limbers, in a general context, does not have a specifically approved definition. The term 'limber' is commonly understood as an adjective which means to be flexible or agile, typically describing a person or their body. It's also a verb that means to warm up in preparation for exercise or physical activity, especially to prevent injury. As a noun, it refers to a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare. However, if used in a particular field, context, or as a specific jargon, the interpretation of 'limbers' may change. Such usage is not universally accepted and is less common. For instance, in historical military terminology, 'limbers' are referring to the detachable forepart of a gun carriage, containing ammunition and used to hitch the gun to a towing vehicle.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
limbers
See Ordnance, Carriages for.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of limbers in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of limbers in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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