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Definition of legged - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
with legshaving legs or provided with legs
- The legged creature crawled across the floor.
2.
biologyhaving a specific number or type of legs
- The three-legged stool was unstable.
Expressions with legged
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sitting with legs bent and each ankle on the opposite thigh
She sat cross-legged on the floor during the meditation session..
having four legs on the body
A dog is a four-legged pet.
having only one leg
The one-legged man used a crutch to walk.
having unusually long legs
The long-legged model walked gracefully down the runway..
having three legs or supports
The three-legged stool stood firmly despite its unusual design..
having two legs or two leg-like parts
The two-legged robot walked across the room.
having legs that curve outward at the knees
The old cowboy was bandy-legged from years of riding horses..
having legs that curve outward at the knees
The cowboy was bow-legged after years of riding horses.
having a wooden leg
The pirate was peg-legged after losing his leg in battle.
having legs that are short
The short-legged dog struggled to climb the stairs.
having long, thin legs
The spindle-legged crane stood elegantly by the lake..
having legs that are straight
The straight-legged dog walked gracefully.
having legs that are yellow in color
The yellow-legged gull stood on the shore.
weightlifting move to strengthen leg muscles
He performed a stiff legged deadlift at the gym.
Origin of legged
English, leg (limb) + -ed (having)
Terms with legged included in their meaning
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animal behavior
a four-legged animal kicking both hind legs upward at once
birds
long-legged bird known for running
photography
three-legged stand for cameras or telescopes
zoology
back part of a four-legged animal
animal body
rear leg of a four-legged animal
sports
the second game in a two-legged match
sports
second match in a two-legged tie
dogs
small long-bodied short-legged dog breed
yoga posture
cross-legged sitting posture used in meditation
medical
the chest area of a four-legged animal
tick species
small tick that can spread Lyme disease, also called black-legged tick
pose
short name for the cross-legged yoga sitting posture
farming
low three-legged stool for milking cows
fashion item
wide-legged trousers flaring out from the waist
birds
type of long-legged bird with white feathers and a slender neck
carabidae beetle
any beetle of the family Carabidae, often dark and long-legged
ornithology
long-legged bird with a down-curved bill
animal
grey partridge bird in contrast to red-legged partridge
Australian marsupial
slender long-legged wallaby living in rocky areas
science fiction
fictional three-legged Martian war machine
clothing
wide-legged trousers from the 1970s
long legs
long-legged person or animal
support
two-legged stand for stability
animals
short-legged hen
Examples of legged in a sentence
A legged robot navigated the terrain with ease. The four-legged table was very sturdy. A six-legged insect crawled on the leaf.
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- French:à pattes, ...
- German:beinig, ...
- Italian:con le gambe, a tre gambe, ...
- Spanish:con patas, de tres patas, ...
- Portuguese:com pernas, três-pernas, ...
- Chinese:有腿的, 多腿的, ...
- Japanese:脚のある, 多脚の, ...
- Arabic:ذُو أَرْجُل, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל רַגְלַיִם, בַּעַל רַגְלַיִם, ...
- Russian:с ногами, ногий, ...
- Ukrainian:ногатий, ногий, ...
- Hindi:पैरों वाला, टाँगों वाला, ...
Definition of leg - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicallower limb from groin to ankle
- She crossed her legs while sitting.
2.
clothinggarment section that covers the lower limb
- His jeans had a tear in the leg.
3.
furnituresupporting part of furniture
- The table's leg was wobbly.
4.
foodpart of an animal used for food
- We had roasted chicken leg for dinner.
5.
travelstage of a journey or race
- The first leg of the trip was exhausting.
6.
sportssingle game in a sports series
- They won the first leg of the match.
7.
mathematicsTECH. side of a right triangleTECH.
- The leg of the triangle measured 5 cm.
Verb
1.
horse ridingintr. apply force using a lower limbintr.
- She legged the horse to make it jump.
2.
butcherytr. remove the legs from an animal carcasstr.
- They leg the chicken before cooking.
3.
financetr. TECH. put a series of options strikes into the stock markettr. TECH.
- He legged the options to maximize profit.
4.
canal boatingintr. Dated UK propel a canal boat by walking feet along the roofintr. Dated UK
- They legged the boat through the narrow tunnel.
Images of leg
garment section that covers the lower limb 
supporting part of furniture 
part of an animal used for food
Expressions with leg
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capacity to eat large amounts of food
He must have a hollow leg because he ate everything.
run quickly, especially to escape trouble
When he saw the police, he decided to leg it..
dominant leg used for balance or support
Her lead leg helped her maintain stability.
cause injury that fractures another person’s leg bone
The reckless tackle nearly broke his leg during the game.
help someone climb by lifting them up
He gave her a leg up over the wall.
very high price for something, often in costs or payments
The new phone cost an arm and a leg.
used to wish success before a performance or other big event
Break a leg tonight before you go on stage!
feeling lost in the leg due to pressure
After sitting too long, my leg has gone dead.
deceiving someone in a playful way
Relax—they’re pulling your leg about the surprise party.
very dishonest and likely to cheat or trick others
He is crooked as a dog's hind leg in all his business deals..
receive help to improve position
He got a leg up from his mentor to advance in his career.
help someone succeed by giving support or advantage
The scholarship gave him a leg up in college.
valid reason or justification
Without evidence, you don't have a leg to stand on.
assistance in progressing or improving
He gave me a leg up on my career by introducing me to key people.
very close to breaking or failing
The old car is on its last leg.
extremely tired or near failure
The old car is on its last leg.
nearing the end of usefulness or life
The old car is on the last leg.
joke or tease someone playfully
She said she won the lottery, but she was just pulling my leg.
tease someone by jokingly lying
He said he won the lottery, but he was just pulling my leg.
tease or joke with someone
He said he was a prince, but he was just pulling the other leg.
leg of a chicken typically cooked as food
She savored the juicy chicken leg at dinner..
leg that is strong or healthy
After the injury, he finally has a good leg.
bone forming the structure of the leg
The femur is the longest leg bone.
exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
Squats are a common leg exercise.
Origin of leg
Old Norse, leggr (leg)
Examples of leg in a sentence
The cat rubbed against her leg affectionately. The leg of the trousers was too long for him. She noticed a stain on the leg of her leggings. The chair's leg broke during the move. Each leg of the sofa was intricately carved. The recipe calls for a lamb leg to be slow-cooked.
He ordered a turkey leg at the fair. The final leg of the race was the toughest. We rested after completing the longest leg of our journey. The second leg was more challenging for the team. Each leg of the tournament was held in a different city. Each leg is perpendicular to the other leg. Use the known leg to calculate the hypotenuse. She legged the horse to increase its speed. He legged the horse gently to guide it left. The butcher will leg the lamb today. They leg the deer for processing. Traders often leg options to hedge risks. She legged into the market with strategic precision. They had to leg the boat when the engine failed. Legging the boat was tiring but necessary in the tunnel.
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- French:jambe, talonner, ...
- German:Bein, mit dem Bein antreiben, ...
- Italian:gamba, incitare, ...
- Spanish:pierna, empujar con la pierna, ...
- Portuguese:perna, dar impulso, ...
- Chinese:腿, 用腿夹, ...
- Japanese:脚, 蹴る, ...
- Arabic:ساق, ضَغَطَ بِسَاقِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:רֶגֶל, לְהַפְעִיל רַגְלַיִם, ...
- Russian:нога, подталкивать, ...
- Ukrainian:нога, натиснути ногою, ...
- Hindi:टाँग, पैर से धक्का देना, ...
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