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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Most impressively, Lopez grabs a martini, slowly does a one-legged spin to the ground and then uncoils herself to stand back up and cheer.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s that time of year when folks talk about arguably the greatest moment in Dodger history, Gibson’s one-legged, two-run homer against future Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley to win the World Series opener against the Oakland Athletics and spark the team to a 1988 championship.
From Los Angeles Times
“Midnight was closing in, the one-legged woman was grievously burned, and the Mumbai police were coming for Abdul and his father,” Boo’s book begins.
From Los Angeles Times
Those 16 play-off teams will be put into pots based on their records in the group and drawn into four paths with one-legged semi-finals and finals.
From BBC
They unleashed a 13-0 run on the Hawks, flying around the court, getting stops while converting on the offensive end, James even hitting a one-legged three, his shooting dry spell seemingly solved.
From Los Angeles Times
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