legged

1 of 2

adjective

leg·​ged ˈle-gəd 

also ˈlā-

British usually

ˈlegd 

: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-legged animal

legged

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of leg entry 2

Examples of legged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Wheeled and legged robots struggle with uneven terrain, and can be stopped by something as simple as a set of stairs. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

The miniature statue showed Doncic shooting a one-legged fadeaway jumper, one of his classic shots. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Even those pretty neutral toward bugs in general might be spooked by an unexpected, multi-legged crawler. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026

Regularly washing your dog’s bed helps keep your home smelling fresh and gives your four-legged family member a cleaner place to rest. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing legged

• black-legged tick
• cross-legged
• red-legged grasshopper
• rough-legged buzzard
• rough-legged hawk
• spindle-legged
• three-legged
• three-legged race
• yellow legged hornet

Kids Definition

legged

adjective

ˈleg-əd, 

ˈlegd

: having legs especially of a certain kind or number

four-legged

Medical Definition

legged

adjective

leg·​ged

ˈleg-əd, ˈlāg-, British usually ˈlegd

: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-legged animal