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Leg: meaning, definitions and examples

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leg

 

[ lษ›ษก ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

lower part of the body

The part of the body between the hip and the foot. It is used for standing, walking, running, and jumping. The leg consists of the thigh, the calf, and the ankle.

Synonyms

appendage, limb, lower limb

Examples of usage

  • He injured his leg while playing football.
  • She felt a sharp pain in her leg after the workout.
  • He stretched his legs before going for a jog.
Context #2 | Noun

piece of furniture

A piece of furniture that people sit on. It usually has four legs and a flat top. It is commonly used for sitting at a table or desk.

Synonyms

base, stand, support

Examples of usage

  • The table had sturdy legs.
  • She sat on the chair with crossed legs.
  • The bench was made of solid wood and had intricate carvings on its legs.
Context #3 | Noun

part of a journey or race

A section of a journey or race. It can refer to the distance covered on foot or by another mode of transportation.

Synonyms

portion, section, stage

Examples of usage

  • They completed the first leg of their journey by train.
  • The last leg of the race was the most challenging.
  • He walked the final leg of the marathon.

Translations

Translations of the word "leg" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ noga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„š (ใ‚ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jambe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pierna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bacak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ noha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ noha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…ฟ (tuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pierna

Etymology

The word 'leg' originated from the Old Norse word 'legg', which meant 'limb' or 'branch'. It has been used in English since the early 13th century to refer to the lower limb of the body. Over time, 'leg' has also come to represent a support structure or section of a journey. The versatility of this word has made it a common part of everyday language.

See also: legacy, legal, legatee, legation, legend, legible, legs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,110, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.