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
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 ● Dec. 6, 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
Jayson Tatum had a chance to tie it in the closing seconds, but he missed a one-legged fadeaway off the rim.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
Professor Lupin had brought along a glass box containing a hinkypunk, a little one-legged creature who looked as though he were made of wisps of smoke, rather frail and harmless-looking.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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