either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
Anatomy. the lower limb of a human being from the knee to the ankle.
something resembling or suggesting a leg in use, position, or appearance.
the part of a garment that covers the leg: the legs of pantyhose; his trouser leg.
one of usually several, relatively tall, slender supports for a piece of furniture: sturdy piano legs.
one of the sides of a forked object, as of a compass or pair of dividers.
one of the sides of a triangle other than the base or hypotenuse.
a timber, bar, or the like, serving to prop or shore up a structure.
one of the flanges of an angle iron.
one of the distinct sections of any course: the last leg of a trip.
Nautical.
one of the series of straight runs that make up the zigzag course of a sailing ship.
one straight or nearly straight part of a multiple-sided course in a sailing race.
Sports.
one of a designated number of contests that must be successfully completed in order to determine the winner.
one of the stretches or sections of a relay race.
legs,Slang. staying power, especially the capacity to draw large audiences steadily over a long period: I had hoped for a bestseller, but my second novel had no legs.
legs,(in wine tasting) the rivulets of wine that slowly descend along the inside of a glass after the wine has been swirled, sometimes regarded as an indication that the wine is full-bodied.
Cricket.
the part of the field to the left of and behind the batsman as he faces the bowler or to the right of and behind him if he is left-handed.
the fielder playing this part of the field.
the position of this fielder.
Electricity. a component or branch of a circuit, network, antenna, etc.
Radioand Television. a connecting link between stations in a network, as the microwave relays used in transmitting a show from one geographical area to another.
bride2 (def. 1).
verb (used with object),legged,leg·ging.
to move or propel (a boat) with the legs: They legged the boat through the tunnel.
Verb Phrases
leg up,to help (someone) to mount a horse.
Idioms for leg
break a leg. break (def. 113).
leg it, Informal. to walk rapidly or run: We'd better leg it or we'll be late for class.
leg up,
a means of help or encouragement; assist; boost: Studying the material with a tutor will give you a leg up on passing the exam.
advantage; edge.
not have a leg to stand on, to lack a valid or logical basis for one's argument or attitude: Without evidence, the prosecutor doesn't have a leg to stand on.
on one's / its last legs, just short of exhaustion, breakdown, failure, etc.: The aristocracy was on its last legs.
pull someone's leg,
to make fun of someone; tease.
to deceive someone; trick someone: She thought someone was pulling her leg when she got the call from the Nobel Committee.
shake a leg, Informal.
to hurry up: If you don't shake a leg, we'll miss the opening number.
Older Use.to dance: The dance floor was flooded with couples shaking a leg to the loud and lively music.
stretch one's legs, to take a walk; get some needed exercise after prolonged sitting: He got up during the intermission to stretch his legs.
Origin of leg
First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English, from Old Norse leggr, akin to Greek láx, lágdēn “with the foot”
OTHER WORDS FROM leg
legless,adjectiveleglike,adjective
Words nearby leg
left ventricular opening, leftward, leftwards, left wing, lefty, leg, legacy, legal, legal age, legal aid, legal aid society