Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Leg.
How to pronounce leg:
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Def 1 US
Leg - as a noun
A human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
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limb8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion
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limb8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
One of the supports for a piece of furniture
A part of a forked or branching shape
Example: "He broke off one of the branches"
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branch13ramification19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subfigureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The limb of an animal used for food
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cut5cut of meatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg
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cloth coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack
A section or portion of a journey or course
Example: "Then we embarked on the second stage of our caribbean cruise"
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stage6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
travel9traveling13travelling14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leg - as a 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').
Leg - as an adjective
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking
Example: "Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, the house of lords are not actually a legislative body."
Example Sentences
"He injured his leg while playing soccer."
"Her legs were sore after running a marathon."
"The table wobbled because one leg was shorter than the others."
"She crossed her legs and sat down."
"The dog was wagging its tail and scratching its leg."
Word Game Points
Is LEG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leg is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEG has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is LEG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leg is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LEG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leg is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEG has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
