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单词 peg leg
释义

peg leg

noun

: an artificial leg
especially : one fitted at the knee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The innovative, award-winning design, which resembles a peg leg, allows for people with lower leg injuries to walk on their own while their injured leg rests behind them in a sling. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 11 Dec. 2019 At its most basic level, mid-century modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines (think: skinny, peg legs on dressers and tables) with organic shapes, using new materials and methods to reimagine traditional pieces. Hillary Brown, House Beautiful, 13 Sep. 2018 The 1 looked like a peg leg and the 3 like a curlicued leg. Longreads, 16 June 2018 One of his nieces recalls her famous uncle as a funny, generous fellow who invited his nieces and nephews to kick his peg leg. Kevin Cook, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

peg entry 3

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

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