Limbs

a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand

The engineers built a groin to protect the beach from washing away.

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps.

the front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee

He bumped his shin against the coffee table and winced in pain.

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

She crossed her legs, resting her hand on her left thigh.

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse.

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous example of a suspension bridge with massive arches.

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole.

the largest of the toes on the foot

The nail on the big toe grows more slowly than nails on other toes, and it's common for ingrown toenails to occur, especially if nails are trimmed improperly.

the hard smooth part covering the end of each toe

She accidentally stubbed her toe and broke a toenail.

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

He counted on his fingers to solve the math problem.

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

She painted her fingernail a bright shade of red.

the area at the end of a finger

She carefully touched the delicate flower's petals with her fingertip.

the finger that is next to the thumb; the second digit of the human hand

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

He clenched his fist tightly in frustration, feeling the anger boiling inside him.

the finger that is next to the thumb; the second digit of the human hand

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

the finger that is next to the thumb; the second digit of the human hand

She pointed at the map with her index finger.

the raised top part of the foot between the ankle and toes

a rounded joint where the fingers can bend or are joined to the hand

the smallest finger of the hand; the fifth digit of the hand

the longest finger of the hand; the third digit of the human hand

to attach something securely by using small pointed metal pieces

The carpenter will nail the wooden boards together to construct the frame of the house.

a layer of cells upon which the fingernail or toenail lies

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

He gently slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand in frustration.

the little finger of one's hand

Despite its small size, the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills, particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments.

the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand; the fourth digit of the human hand

She wore her wedding band on her ring finger.

the lower part of the leg of an animal between the knee and the ankle

The shank of a deer is lean and muscular, providing support for its body during swift movements.

existing without any others of the same type

She was the sole survivor of the shipwreck, stranded alone on the deserted island.

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables.

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

He accidentally dropped a heavy book on his friend's foot, narrowly missing the toes.

the young offspring of a cow or bull, typically less than one year old

After weaning, the calf was separated from its mother and placed in a separate pen.

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints.

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity.

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach.

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

The athlete wiped the sweat from his armpits with a towel after a grueling workout.

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine.

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

He leaned on the table with his elbow while listening to the conversation.

the lower part of the arm, between the elbow and the wrist

He used his forearm to block the incoming punch during the boxing match.

the act of licking or touching something with the tongue

The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.