Leg (Noun)
Meaning 1
A part of a forked or branching shape; "he broke off one of the branches".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The tree had three main legs that branched out from the trunk.
- The legs of the Y-shaped valley were lush and green.
- The mountain range had two distinct legs that converged at the summit.
- The river had several legs that flowed into the lake.
- The delta had many legs that stretched out into the sea.
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Meaning 2
A section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The first leg of the trip took us from New York to Los Angeles.
- The second leg of the marathon was the most challenging part of the course.
- We had to change planes in Paris for the final leg of our journey to Rome.
- The team struggled to complete the last leg of the obstacle course.
- The first leg of the tour was a huge success, with sold-out shows in every city.
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Meaning 3
A cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She pulled up the leg of her pants to show off her new tattoo.
- The leg of his jeans was torn and frayed from years of wear.
- She carefully ironed the leg of her trousers to get rid of the wrinkles.
- The designer added a stylish stripe to the leg of the pants for a pop of color.
- He ripped the leg of his pants on a sharp rock while hiking.
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Meaning 4
A human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She pulled up her pant leg to examine the scrape on her knee.
- The athlete's powerful leg muscles allowed her to jump high and run fast.
- After the accident, he had to learn to walk again on his injured leg.
- The fashion model's long leg made her a favorite among designers.
- The hikers had to navigate through the dense underbrush, careful not to scratch their legs.
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- Genu Varum
- Shank's Pony
- Shanks' Pony
- Bow Leg
- Shanks' Mare
- Stick
- Spindleshanks
- Tibia Vara
- Bandyleg
- Peg
- Bandy Leg
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Meaning 5
The limb of an animal used for food.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The butcher carefully wrapped the pork leg in plastic wrap and placed it in the refrigerator.
- Roasted leg of lamb is a popular dish in many Mediterranean countries.
- The chef recommended the slow-cooked beef leg, which fell apart easily with a fork.
- In some cultures, the hind leg of a deer is considered a delicacy and is served at special occasions.
- The restaurant's specialty was its grilled chicken leg, marinated in a mixture of herbs and spices.
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Meaning 6
A structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The horse's leg was injured during the race and it had to be put down.
- The dog's front leg was shaking as it tried to stand up after the fall.
- The spider's eight legs moved quickly as it scurried across the floor.
- The frog's powerful leg muscles allowed it to jump great distances.
- The insect's leg was thin and fragile, but it was able to support its entire body.
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Meaning 7
A prosthesis that replaces a missing leg.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor carefully fitted the prosthetic leg to the patient's residual limb.
- She had to relearn how to walk after being fitted with a new leg.
- The athlete's prosthetic leg was designed for running and allowed her to compete at a high level.
- He struggled to adjust to life with a prosthetic leg after the accident.
- The prosthetic leg was so advanced that it allowed him to walk and even run with ease.
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Meaning 8
One of the supports for a piece of furniture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The table had four sturdy legs that kept it stable on the uneven floor.
- She tightened the loose leg on the wobbly chair to prevent it from tipping over.
- The couch had removable legs that made it easier to move through the doorway.
- The desk leg was scratched and worn from years of use.
- The broken leg on the bookshelf was replaced with a new one to prevent it from collapsing.
Meaning 9
(nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The captain estimated the leg to the island would take about 6 hours to complete.
- On this leg, the winds were against us and progress was slow.
- After a successful first leg, the crew made the necessary adjustments for the next tack.
- Each leg of the triangular course tested a different skill set of the sailors.
- During the longest leg of the journey, the sailors faced numerous challenges with their vessel.