peg leg
Americannoun
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an artificial leg, especially a wooden one.
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a person with an artificial leg.
noun
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an artificial leg, esp one made of wood
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a person with an artificial leg
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of peg leg
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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With heavy legs and the lowest of expectations, I walked into the dimly lit restaurant in search of the man with a peg leg or the woman with the beard.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2020
I shakily boarded the plane, hobbling down the aisle like I had a peg leg, and sat grinning at the ceiling.
From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2020
Every day, on board the Pequod, Ishmael looks out for a glimpse of Ahab, with a peg leg made out of whalebone.
From The New Yorker • Jul. 22, 2019
Over time, the myth of the pirate has generated the image of a rugged, foul man with an elaborate hat, an eye patch, and a peg leg.
From Time • Mar. 2, 2015
His peg leg is stretched out comfy; his real one is carrying both the beat and the guitar’s weight.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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