four-legged
Americanadjective
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having four legs.
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Nautical. (of a schooner) having four masts.
Etymology
Origin of four-legged
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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Labrujasuchus belonged to the archosaur lineage that eventually gave rise to crocodiles, animals best known today for their four-legged bodies and tooth-filled jaws.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
But even if we’re meant to view our woolly antagonists as sheeple, after a fashion, “The Sheep Detectives” culminates on an optimistic note for both the four-legged and the two.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Kelly plays the anthropomorphic game while retaining some of the inscrutability of a four-legged creature.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
As a pup, the four-legged hero's boundless energy made it tough to stay indoors, but he found his true potential in the bush.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
"Should I guess? Because I bet I know why you're calling. There's a four-legged visitor at your house, right?"
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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