legging

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noun leg·ging \ˈle-gən also ˈlā-, -giŋ\

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leggin

Definition of legging

: a covering (as of leather or cloth) for the leg —usually used in plural; also : tights

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Recent Examples of legging from the Web

Persin countered that Perkins' build is different from her client's and noted that Woods was wearing leggings in surveillance footage.

— ruth ann krause, Post-Tribune, "Gary mother of 7 found guilty in 2015 kidnap, murder of teen brothers", 2 June 2017
People also are invited to purchase the leggings, with proceeds from sales going to the Team Jay fund to defray medical expenses.

— jerry fallstrom, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Eustis firefighters to support inspirational 10-year-old fighting leukemia", 2 June 2017
The wear-all-day collection boasts fashionable and functional pieces that embody Underwood’s style and strength, from tops and leggings to sports bras and light jackets, in bright summer hues and head-turning prints (prices range from $15-$95).

— katie skinner, Billboard, "Carrie Underwood's Activewear Line Proves She's Just 'A Normal Person With a Really Cool Job'", 31 May 2017
A zebra-print blanket and polka dot leggings were also found in the bag, located just east of Boston's Logan International Airport.

— eric levenson, CNN, "'She was a demon:' Trial for murder of 2-year-old Bella Bond begins", 30 May 2017
The woman is described as having a medium build, black hair and was last seen wearing a brown and gray shirt and leggings.

— alex v. hernandez, chicagotribune.com, "Police reports: TV, computers stolen from Franklin Park home", 26 May 2017
Layer a mesh crop top over a basic sports bra and pair it with sporty track pants, which aren't nearly as restrictive as leggings — amen!

— kristin wu, Cosmopolitan, "7 Major Spring Trends You'll Love", 24 May 2017
According to WCNC News, 45 girls were sent to the principal's office at Hickory Ridge High School last year for wearing leggings.

— kelsey stiegman, Seventeen, "This Teen Is Banned From Her High School Graduation Because She Broke Dress Code", 22 May 2017
After their simple projectile arrives just south of the moon’s frontal lobe, the explorers venture forth in their waistcoats and leggings into a wondrous landscape filled with craters, volcanic geysers and spiraling rock formations.

— john scott lewinski, WIRED, "Sept. 1, 1902: Early Sci-Fi Flick Sticks It to the Moon", 31 Aug. 2009

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