three-legged

adjective

ˈthrē-ˈlegd 

-ˈlāgd;

-ˈle-gəd,

-ˈlā-

: having three legs

a three-legged stool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s especially challenging for Souta, who’s magically transformed into a three-legged children’s chair — a whimsical notion for a sidekick that proves surprisingly effective. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023

The three-legged dog stretch works the hamstrings, calves, and shoulders like regular downward dog. —Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above