three-legged

adjective

ˈthrē-ˈlegd How to pronounce three-legged (audio)
-ˈlāgd;
-ˈle-gəd How to pronounce three-legged (audio)
-ˈlā-
: having three legs
a three-legged stool

Examples of three-legged in a Sentence

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In 1898, architect René Binet unveiled his design for the Porte Monumentale, a grand three-legged archway intended to serve as the entrance portal to the upcoming 1900 Paris Exposition. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 Pippa’s new journey is only just beginning, but TikTok users are full of support for this three-legged pup. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Meet Kanga, a three-legged dog who has been waiting years for a home, according to an animal shelter in Austin. Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025 Maybe sometimes limb length matters tremendously, while during other times – such as when food is abundant and predators are scarce – limb length matters less and three-legged lizards can flourish. James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for three-legged

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-legged was in 1596

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“Three-legged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-legged. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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