legging
Americannoun
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a covering for the leg, usually extending from the ankle to the knee but sometimes higher, worn by soldiers, riders, workers, etc.
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(used with a plural verb) leggings,
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close-fitting knit pants.
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the pants of a two-piece snowsuit.
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Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
In 2024, Lululemon stopped selling a new type of legging called the Breezethrough after some buyers said they made their stomachs and back sides look too big.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The Australian Workers Union said the miners had been performing a manual style of extraction known as "air legging".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024
“This form of air legging should not be used to do this type of work,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
Trainer Conway stood on the sideline and watched his horse from afar as he circled around the course, legging up for the stout mile-and-three-sixteenths distance of the match.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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