legs

plural of leg
1
as in thighs
a lower limb of an animal he broke his leg when he accidentally stepped in that gopher hole

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2
as in stages
a portion of a trip on the first leg of the cruise they went south to the Caribbean

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Recent Examples of legs The senior picked apart the Red Wolves with his arm and his legs, setting the tone for a big offensive output. Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025 He was wrapped up at the 5 and kept churning his legs and dove into the end zone. Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025 Tilt the chair over and vacuum the bottom where spiders like to lay their eggs as well as the legs of the chair. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 Sciatica is a specific type of radiculopathy that affects the sciatic nerve in the lower back and legs. Brandi Jones, Health, 6 Sep. 2025 How to Get Around Take advantage of this car-free town to stretch your legs, but wear your most comfortable walking shoes. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 Daniels extended a couple of drives with a mix of quality passes and his own legs. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025 Introducing Oscar, a wide-eye feline with distinct markings on his alabaster fur and a heart filled with affection — despite not being able to move his back legs. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, the White House said in July, after photos showed visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his right hand. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What initially led you into podcasting, and what were those early stages like?
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • If successful, the calves born would represent a step toward restoring the northern white rhino population.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In over 300 starts, Power has led over 5,000 laps and currently sits in fourth on both the all-time INDYCAR podium (108) and top five (142) lists.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Alex Bowman falls three laps down after a slow pit stop.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Once again, Johnson has gathered together an all-star cast — this group includes Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, and Josh Brolin — to set up the pins so that Daniel Craig’s dapper Southern detective can knock ’em all down.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Peterson will design the commemorative foursome of pins in his signature pointillism style, the foundation reports.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Legs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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