legged

American

[leg-id, legd] / ˈlɛg ɪd, lɛgd /

adjective

having a specified number or kind of legs (often used in combination).

two-legged; long-legged.
fitted with legs.

a legged desk.

legged British

/ lɛɡd, ˈlɛɡɪd /

adjective

1. having a leg or legs
2. ( in combination )
  
  three-legged
  long-legged

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of legged

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at leg, -ed ³

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legged

Earlier legged robots, such as Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot, favored quadruped designs for balance and support.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

A teacher who chased the boy following the attack described how the then 15-year-old had "legged it".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Based on the skull's size and comparisons with related fossils, researchers estimate the animal was a sturdy four legged creature about a foot long.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026

Fires could encroach on critical habitat for the endangered Southern California mountain yellow legged frog.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2024

I knowed that even with that it was gonna be a while afore he waren’t walking stiff legged.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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