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

To minimize bouncing at touchdown, the MMX's exploration module is equipped with four-legged landing gear with shock absorption features. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Also, the team only measured its speed advantage against its rigid-legged version. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

People flying in and out of Sacramento International Airport have a four-legged team of volunteers to help reduce that stress. — Melissa May, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Ortega has kept other platform Louboutin designs on rotation, like the Christian Louboutin Cassia Satin Pumps, the Rosalie Alta Sandals and the Nenecheritza MM Sandals to pair with her long skirts, dresses or wide-legged trousers. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 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