thigh

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Definition of thigh

1a : the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee

b : the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured

c : the femur of an insect

2 : something resembling or covering a thigh

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Recent Examples on the Web But in 2014, at a national training camp, Chase's left thigh started cramping. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, "Chase and Sadie: On anniversary of his cancer diagnosis 'it's just moment by moment'," 4 July 2020 The aunt suffered a gunshot to the thigh and the boy suffered a gunshot to the back, police said. — Evan Macdonald, cleveland, "Cleveland man charged in road-rage shooting that injured 6-month-old boy, pregnant woman," 16 June 2020 The Southern guy took a bullet to the thigh at Pickett’s Charge. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: The Cincinnati Reds payoff from the 2020 MLB draft is years away," 11 June 2020 Kenneth Walker, her boyfriend, fired one shot, striking an officer in the thigh. — Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal, "Breonna Taylor shooting: New video shows Kenneth Walker's arrest as police draw weapons," 9 July 2020 Muñoz makes a nice karaage, tender little nubbins of chicken thigh that are battered, fried and dusted with togarashi. — Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, "3 new metro Phoenix restaurants to try this month for takeout sushi, soul food and pizza," 7 July 2020 Brogdon, who spent a lot of time at St. Vincent Center rehabilitating from a thigh/hip muscle injury during the NBA's hiatus, also has been active in leading social protests after the death of George Floyd. — J. Michael, The Indianapolis Star, "Some Pacers coaches in quarantine after Malcolm Brogdon positive coronavirus test," 25 June 2020 The bold style perfectly complements her brand-new colourful tattoos, including one on her back and an elaborate upgrade to the peacock on her thigh. — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "We Can’t Stop Staring At Cardi B’s Hot-Pink Pixie Cut," 19 June 2020 The woman, 37 from Missouri, was knocked down by a female grizzly and was scratched on her thigh. — Jasmine Aguilera, Time, "Woman 'Gored' by a Bison After Trying to Take Its Photo at Yellowstone National Park," 30 June 2020

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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh. Accessed 7 Aug. 2020.

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More Definitions for thigh

thigh

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English Language Learners Definition of thigh

: the part of your leg that is above the knee

: the side part of the leg of a bird

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Kids Definition of thigh

: the part of a leg between the hip and the knee

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Medical Definition of thigh

1 : the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee and supported by a single large bone — compare femur sense 1

2 : the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured

3 : the femur of an insect

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