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limber (1)

lim·ber [ límbər ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. supple and agile: able to move with elastic ease and nimble quickness

2. flexible: able to be bent easily



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle lim·bered, present participle lim·ber·ing, 3rd person present singular lim·bers)
Definition:
 
make or become flexible: to become flexible or supple, or cause something to become flexible or supple

[Mid-16th century. Probably <limber2, from its ease of movement]

lim·ber·ness noun
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