one-legged

[wuhn-legd, -leg-id]

adjective

1. having only one leg.

2. one-sided, as an argument or point of view.

3. ineffectual because certain basic elements, measures, etc., are lacking.

   one-legged legislation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-legged¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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