lim

Meanings

• Noun

  A unit of measurement for length, typically representing one-quarter of a meter or one-third of a yard.

  - "The lim of a tree trunk is used to measure the diameter."
  - "The runner crossed the finish line in 10 lims."

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Variants

List of all variants of lim that leads to same result
lime , limes , quicklime , limed , liming , lime glass , lime glasses , lime-juicer , lime-juicers , lime-twig , lime-twigs , lime green , lime-green

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'liman', meaning 'to limit' or 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. In the United States, a 'limousine' is a large vehicle with a long hood and a chauffeur, but the word 'limousine' actually comes from the name of the region in France where the style of coat with long sleeves, called a 'limousin', originated.

2. The term 'limbo' comes from the Latin word 'limbus', meaning 'border' or 'edge'. In popular culture, 'limbo' refers to a dance game where participants try to go under a bar without touching it with any body part other than their tailbone.

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Related Concepts

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1. meter: A unit of length used to measure distance.

2. yard: A unit of length equal to three feet.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lim' has been used as a symbol for limitations or boundaries, such as in Samuel Beckett's novel 'Molloy'.

How to Memorize "lim"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler with a quarter marking as 'lim'. Visualize measuring an object using this marking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lim' with the idea of measuring or setting boundaries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Limits in Life Make It Fun' to remember the meaning of 'lim'.

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