leg
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- IPA /leɪɡ/
Noun
leg noun
- A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion.“{{ux|en|Insects have six legs.}”
- In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.“Dan won't be able to come to the party, since he broke his leg last week and is now on crutches.”
- The portion of the lower limb of a human that extends from the knee to the ankle.
- A part of garment, such as a pair of trousers/pants, that covers a leg.“The left leg of these jeans has a tear.”
leg noun
- A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
- A legislative building.
Verb
leg verb
- To remove the legs from an animal carcass.
- To build legs onto a platform or stage for support.
- To put a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.
- To apply force using the leg (as in 'to leg a horse').
Adjective
leg adjective
- Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking“Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body.”
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