leg

1 of 3

noun

ˈleg

also ˈlāg

: a limb of an animal used especially for supporting the body and for walking: such as

a(1)

: one of the paired vertebrate limbs that in bipeds extend from the top of the thigh to the foot

(2)

: the part of such a limb between the knee and foot

: the back half of a hindquarter of a meat animal

: one of the rather generalized segmental appendages of an arthropod used in walking and crawling

: a pole or bar serving as a support or prop

the legs of a tripod

: a branch of a forked or jointed object

the legs of a compass

: the part of an article of clothing that covers the leg

: the part of the upper (as of a boot) that extends above the ankle

: obeisance, bow

—used chiefly in the phrase to make a leg

: a side of a right triangle that is not the hypotenuse

also : a side of an isosceles triangle that is not the base

: the course and distance sailed by a boat on a single tack

: a portion of a trip : stage

: one section of a relay race

: one of several events or games necessary to be won to decide a competition

won the first two legs of horse racing's Triple Crown

: a branch or part of an object or system

legs plural : long-term appeal or interest

a news story with legs

legless

ˈleg-ləs

also ˈlāg-

adjective

a legless chair

legless lizards

leglike adjective

or leg-like

ˈleg-ˌlīk

also ˈlāg-

leglike appendages

leg

2 of 3

verb

legged; legging

intransitive verb

: to use the legs in walking

especially : run

leg

3 of 3

abbreviation

legal

legato

legislative; legislature

Example Sentences

Noun He sat on a chair with his legs crossed. He leaned against the wall with his legs spread so the police could search him. She broke her leg in a skiing accident. His legs gave way under him and he fell over. We had chicken legs for dinner. Would you like some more leg of lamb? the legs of a table a chair with a broken leg See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Edwards suffered a right leg injury in the second quarter of last week's win over Hawaii.

Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 Jalen Mitchell was ruled out after being considered questionable with a lower leg injury sustained against UCF in Week 2.

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 His partner sent a satellite message requesting help, saying that Casteel had injuries on his arm and leg.

Isabelle Ross, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Another man was shot Wednesday in the arm and leg and is expected to survive, police said.

Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 He had been shot in the head, arm, leg and the lower back, according to the affidavit.

The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Nearly paralyzed on his left side, Mr. Page slowly regained the use of his arm and leg.

Matt Schudel, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Nearly paralyzed on his left side, Mr. Page slowly regained the use of his arm and leg.

Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 With squeakers in each arm and leg of these adorable animal friends, your pup will have the time of their life cuddling, chewing and playing with their new BFF.

Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022

Verb

The Rangers' best skater in these playoffs netted his team-leading seventh goal to push the lead to 2-0, using his go-to leg kick before finishing through Raanta's legs.

Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY, 29 May 2022 Bring your arm and leg back to the starting position.

Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 27 May 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out.

Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out.

Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	legs
释义	leg 1 of 3 noun ˈleg also ˈlāg 1 : a limb of an animal used especially for supporting the body and for walking: such as a(1) : one of the paired vertebrate limbs that in bipeds extend from the top of the thigh to the foot (2) : the part of such a limb between the knee and foot b : the back half of a hindquarter of a meat animal c : one of the rather generalized segmental appendages of an arthropod used in walking and crawling 2 a : a pole or bar serving as a support or prop the legs of a tripod b : a branch of a forked or jointed object the legs of a compass 3 a : the part of an article of clothing that covers the leg b : the part of the upper (as of a boot) that extends above the ankle 4 : obeisance, bow —used chiefly in the phrase to make a leg 5 : a side of a right triangle that is not the hypotenuse also : a side of an isosceles triangle that is not the base 6 a : the course and distance sailed by a boat on a single tack b : a portion of a trip : stage c : one section of a relay race d : one of several events or games necessary to be won to decide a competition won the first two legs of horse racing's Triple Crown 7 : a branch or part of an object or system 8 legs plural : long-term appeal or interest a news story with legs legless ˈleg-ləs also ˈlāg- adjective a legless chair legless lizards leglike adjective or leg-like ˈleg-ˌlīk also ˈlāg- leglike appendages leg 2 of 3 verb legged; legging intransitive verb : to use the legs in walking especially : run leg 3 of 3 abbreviation 1 legal 2 legato 3 legislative; legislature Phrases a leg to stand on : support especially : a basis for one's position in a controversy on one's last legs : at or near the end of one's resources : on the verge of failure, exhaustion, or ruin Synonyms Noun pin Verb ambulate foot (it) hoof (it) pad step traipse tread walk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He sat on a chair with his legs crossed. He leaned against the wall with his legs spread so the police could search him. She broke her leg in a skiing accident. His legs gave way under him and he fell over. We had chicken legs for dinner. Would you like some more leg of lamb? the legs of a table a chair with a broken leg See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Edwards suffered a right leg injury in the second quarter of last week's win over Hawaii. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 Jalen Mitchell was ruled out after being considered questionable with a lower leg injury sustained against UCF in Week 2. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 His partner sent a satellite message requesting help, saying that Casteel had injuries on his arm and leg. Isabelle Ross, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Another man was shot Wednesday in the arm and leg and is expected to survive, police said. Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 He had been shot in the head, arm, leg and the lower back, according to the affidavit. The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Nearly paralyzed on his left side, Mr. Page slowly regained the use of his arm and leg. Matt Schudel, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Nearly paralyzed on his left side, Mr. Page slowly regained the use of his arm and leg. Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 With squeakers in each arm and leg of these adorable animal friends, your pup will have the time of their life cuddling, chewing and playing with their new BFF. Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Verb The Rangers' best skater in these playoffs netted his team-leading seventh goal to push the lead to 2-0, using his go-to leg kick before finishing through Raanta's legs. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY, 29 May 2022 Bring your arm and leg back to the starting position. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 27 May 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 Reverse the movement and extend your arm and leg back out. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 28 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old Norse leggr First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb circa 1587, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing leg an arm and a leg break a leg cost an arm and a leg jake leg leg-like have a leg up give someone a leg up get one's leg over arm and a leg leg-pull leg warmer leg up leg-of-mutton not have a leg to stand on peg leg pull someone's leg shake a leg leg out milk leg talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey leg-o'-mutton a leg to stand on pull one's leg See More an arm and a leg break a leg cost an arm and a leg jake leg leg-like have a leg up give someone a leg up get one's leg over arm and a leg leg-pull leg warmer leg up leg-of-mutton not have a leg to stand on peg leg pull someone's leg shake a leg leg out milk leg talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey leg-o'-mutton a leg to stand on pull one's leg See More Kids Definition leg noun ˈleg 1 : one of the limbs of an animal or person that support the body and are used in walking and running 2 : the part of the leg between the knee and the foot 3 : something like a leg in shape or use the legs of a table 4 : the part of a garment that covers the leg 5 : a stage or part of a journey We started the first leg of our trip. Medical Definition leg noun ˈleg, ˈlāg : a limb of an animal used especially for supporting the body and for walking: as a : either of the two lower human limbs that extend from the top of the thigh to the foot and especially the part between the knee and the ankle b : any of the rather generalized segmental appendages of an arthropod used in walking and crawling Legal Definition leg abbreviation 1 legal 2 legislative, legislature legs noun plural of leg 1 as in thighs a lower limb of an animal he broke his leg when he accidentally stepped in that gopher hole Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance thighs calves calfs pins shins forelegs forelimbs drumsticks shanks members hams 2 as in laps a portion of a trip on the first leg of the cruise they went south to the Caribbean Synonyms & Similar Words laps stages stopovers layovers
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