Be careful before you go out on one (4)

I believe the answer is:

limb

(Other definitions for limb that I've seen before include "Substantial branch from a tree trunk" , "Branch - member" , "Tentacle" , "Branch - arm - leg" , "Bough" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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