Alternative form of limb-brightened

Alternative form of limb-darkened

Alternative form of limb darkening

(figuratively, idiomatic, often with the verb go) In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.

(pathology) The false sensation, which is often painful, that an amputated limb is still present and attached.

(physics, astronomy) The optical effect where, when certain wavelengths (not in the spectrum of visible light) are examined, the edge of the disk of a star appears brighter than the center of the disk.

(physics, astronomy) Brightened by limb brightening.

(physics, astronomy) Darkened by limb darkening.

(physics, astronomy) The optical effect where the edge of the disk of a star appears darker than the center of the disk.

A posterior limb on an animal. When referring to quadrupeds, the term hind leg is often instead used.