long-legged
Britishadjective
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having long legs
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informal (of a person or animal) able to run fast
Example Sentences
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The good news is that the PPE will propel a generation of long-legged, heavy-hitting electrics coming from VW Group, including those from Audi and Porsche.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
The cat’s journey, which starts with its reflection in a shimmering pond, is the emotional center, but the large, long-legged bird’s story is especially touching, with Miyazaki-like echoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
The short-statured Homo floresiensis, sometimes known as the “Hobbit,” was living in Indonesia, while the long-legged Homo erectus was loping around Asia.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2023
Also known as long-legged ants or Maldive ants, these tiny insects don't have mental illness.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2023
A long-legged creature with a brown, spare body picks its way across the street ahead of us, almost as tall as the headlights.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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