limber
/ˈlɪmbər/
verb
- To make (something or oneself) flexible or supple, especially through stretching or exercise.
- She limbered up her legs before the race with a series of lunges.
- The coach told the team to limber their muscles before practice.
- I like to limber my fingers by playing scales on the piano.
adjective
- Bending or moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
- A limber branch swayed in the wind without breaking.
- The dancer's limber body moved effortlessly across the stage.
- After stretching, my muscles felt limber and ready for the run.
- Able to think or adapt quickly; mentally agile.
- A good negotiator needs a limber approach to handle unexpected questions.
- Her limber mind solved the puzzle in just a few minutes.
- The teacher encouraged limber thinking by asking open-ended questions.