leg

noun

ˈleg How to pronounce leg (audio)
Definition of legnext
1
as in thigh
a lower limb of an animal he broke his leg when he accidentally stepped in that gopher hole

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2
as in stage
a portion of a trip on the first leg of the cruise they went south to the Caribbean

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Recent Examples of leg Joe Taunton said his wife suffered a severe leg injury and extensive internal injuries, including damage to her small and large intestines, liver lacerations and a ruptured diaphragm that caused one of her lungs to collapse. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 That’s when Craig opted to pass instead of trusting his legs to convert the fourth-and-2. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 The 24-by-12-foot sign stands on 6-foot legs, putting its top about 18 feet above the ground — roughly two stories high. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 The adult extends his foot in front of the runner's legs, causing both the child and the man to fall to the ground. — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg
  1. thigh
  2. stage
  3. calf
  4. lap
  5. pin
Noun
  • The shooting occurred when a white Cadillac pulled up next to them at a red light and opened fire — hitting Shakur in the arm, thigh and twice in the chest.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Then Ben and Jack found this moment where Paul Baker grabs Anton’s thigh.
    — Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of thigh
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  • And some of the outlook may have less to do with the immediate issues and more about life stage.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Almost nine months later, the company's stock has hit an all-time high, its box office is breaking records and the stage is set to carry its momentum through the end of 2026.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • Then came veteran Rob Jones, who stepped aside last week with a calf injury.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Some voiced viral theories, like a common social media story stating that a Texas farmer’s calves were stillborn after the development of a nearby data center.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of calf
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  • This gets Gemma’s attention, and the confrontation that follows results in the whole team running laps.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Lewis, glimpsed onscreen just in the last lap, likewise digs into the most predictable aspects of an uninspired part.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lap
Noun
  • Andrade flew in and hit a back elbow on Wayne and vultured the pin.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the time, however, Bullock skipped an updo and wore her short hair pin straight with a subtle zig-zag part.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pin

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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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