peg leg

American  

noun

1. an artificial leg, especially a wooden one.

2. a person with an artificial leg.

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peg leg British  

noun

1. an artificial leg, esp one made of wood

2. a person with an artificial leg

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Other Word Forms

• peglegged adjective

Etymology

Origin of peg leg

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

Then Vahid hears the telltale squeak of Peg Leg’s prosthetic leg.

From Los Angeles Times

Or is Peg Leg coming back for revenge?

From Los Angeles Times

“How about a peg leg instead?”

From Literature

Even as Penelope dragged and cajoled them up the aisle, the eyes of the Incorrigibles remained riveted on this inexplicable bird, with its canine howls and bright green plumage, miniature peg leg, and rakish three-cornered hat.

From Literature

It’s Eghbal — or “Peg Leg,” a nickname in honor of his prosthetic leg that squeaked whenever he moved.

From Los Angeles Times