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单词 scissor leg
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Definition of scissor leg in English:

scissor leg

(also scissors leg)
noun ˈsɪzə lɛɡ
  • 1In plural Two crossed supports pivoted like the two halves of a pair of scissors.

  • 2In plural With reference to a person: long straight legs capable of taking large strides.

adjective ˈsɪzə lɛɡ
  • Medicine. Designating the condition of having or walking with crossed (abnormally adducted) legs, most commonly resulting from spasm of the adductor muscles or disease of both hip joints. Compare slightly earlier scissor-legged.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). In some forms from the singular of scissors + leg.

 
 

Definition of scissor leg in US English:

scissor leg

(also scissors leg)
nounˈsɪzə lɛɡ
  • 1In plural Two crossed supports pivoted like the two halves of a pair of scissors.

  • 2In plural With reference to a person: long straight legs capable of taking large strides.

adjectiveˈsɪzə lɛɡ
  • Medicine. Designating the condition of having or walking with crossed (abnormally adducted) legs, most commonly resulting from spasm of the adductor muscles or disease of both hip joints. Compare slightly earlier scissor-legged.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). In some forms from the singular of scissors + leg.

 
 
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