one-legged
Americanadjective
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having only one leg.
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one-sided, as an argument or point of view.
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ineffectual because certain basic elements, measures, etc., are lacking.
one-legged legislation.
Etymology
Origin of one-legged
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“The labor market has become a one-legged stool over the last year; that makes it more susceptible to shocks,” writes Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
In the space of 10 deliveries, the charismatic Sajid removed Joe Root, Duckett and Harry Brook, celebrating with his trademark one-legged pose.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
Once burned, the cake reveals Swift wearing a black one-legged bodysuit while performing on her Eras tour in Arizona.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2024
Kelley repeatedly conceded he did not follow very exact national standards for determining whether Grossman was impaired, including requiring that she walk a line and failing to time her during a one-legged stand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
I pull away and laugh, then tell Gavin, “He’s saying, ‘You kissed a one-legged girl who’s pushing around a wheelchair with potting soil in it!’”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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