Legs: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆต
legs
[ lษษกz ]
human anatomy
The lower limbs of a human body, including the thigh, shin, ankle, and foot.
Synonyms
extremities, limbs, lower limbs
Examples of usage
- She crossed her legs while sitting on the chair.
- He injured his legs while playing football.
furniture
Each of the supports of a chair, table, or other piece of furniture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chair has four wooden legs.
- The table wobbled because one of the legs was shorter.
animals
The hind limbs of an animal, used for movement or support.
Synonyms
back legs, hind limbs, rear limbs
Examples of usage
- The dog wagged its tail while scratching its hind legs.
- The horse galloped on its powerful legs.
Translations
Translations of the word "legs" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pernas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Beine
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ nogi
๐ฏ๐ต ่ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท jambes
๐ช๐ธ piernas
๐น๐ท bacaklar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ nohy
๐ธ๐ฐ nohy
๐จ๐ณ ่ ฟ (tuว)
๐ธ๐ฎ noge
๐ฎ๐ธ fรฆtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayaqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ piernas
Word origin
The word 'legs' originated from the Old English word 'leg' which meant a limb of the body, especially a leg. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of legs has been essential for human and animal locomotion, providing support and movement. Over time, the word has evolved in usage to describe both human anatomy and furniture components. Legs symbolize strength, stability, and mobility in various contexts.
See also: leg, legacy, legal, legatee, legation, legend, legible.