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单词 leg-breaking
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Definition of leg-breaking in English:

leg-breaking

noun ˈlɛɡˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • The action or act of breaking a person's or animal's leg or legs; the act of breaking one's leg.

adjective ˈlɛɡˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • That breaks or is liable to break a leg or legs. Also in extended use: arduous; treacherous.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Belle Assemblée. From leg + breaking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Colton (1797–1851). Partly from leg + breaking, and partly from leg break + -ing.

 
 

Definition of leg-breaking in US English:

leg-breaking

nounˈlɛɡˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • The action or act of breaking a person's or animal's leg or legs; the act of breaking one's leg.

adjectiveˈlɛɡˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • That breaks or is liable to break a leg or legs. Also in extended use: arduous; treacherous.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Belle Assemblée. From leg + breaking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Colton (1797–1851). Partly from leg + breaking, and partly from leg break + -ing.

 
 
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