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leg
leg
/ˈlɛg/
noun
(
)
A human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
(
leg
)
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
She stretched her leg before going for a run
She stretched her leg before going for a run
(
)
A structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion
(
leg
)
a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion
I like to slow cook lamb leg for a tender and delicious roast
I like to slow cook lamb leg for a tender and delicious roast
(
)
One of the supports for a piece of furniture
(
leg
)
one of the supports for a piece of furniture
The table wobbled because one of its legs was shorter than the others.
The table wobbled because one of its legs was shorter than the others.
(
)
A part of a forked or branching shape
(
ramification
,
leg
,
branch
)
a part of a forked or branching shape
He broke off one of the branches
he broke off one of the branches
A section or portion of a journey or course
(
leg
,
stage
)
a section or portion of a journey or course
Then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise
then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise
(nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack
(
leg
)
(nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack
A cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg
(
leg
)
a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg
She tore the leg of her trousers while hiking.
She tore the leg of her trousers while hiking.
A prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
(
leg
,
peg
[Informal]
,
pegleg
[Informal]
,
wooden leg
,
peg leg
[Informal]
)
a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
After the accident, he got a wooden leg which he wore with pride.
After the accident, he got a wooden leg which he wore with pride.
The limb of an animal used for food
(
leg
)
the limb of an animal used for food
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