leg
noun
either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
legs
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pluralof leg.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof leg (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
legnouneither of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
Example Sentences
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They include dozens of 5-foot-8-inch, 160-pound robots on two legs or wheels, called Apollo, that trade the intense precision of a traditional robot for flexibility and mobility.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Every participant underwent advanced imaging designed to identify plaque in three major areas: the carotid arteries in the neck, the femoral arteries in the legs and the coronary arteries supplying the heart.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
In Kelce’s heyday, his superpower was reeling in passes from Mahomes and then picking up huge chunks of yards with his legs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
She would be competing the next day and needed to rest her legs ahead of her final Olympic races.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
“I never said it was Sabe for sure. Just something big, furry, and walking on its hind legs by the creek.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
