1. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
2. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
3. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] one of the supports for a piece of furniture.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
4. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a part of a forked or branching shape.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
5. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
6. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a section or portion of a journey or course.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
7. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)
8. leg
noun. ['ˈlɛg'] the limb of an animal used for food.
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- leg (English)
- leg (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leggr (Old Norse)