thigh

noun

Definition of thighnext
as in calf

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Recent Examples of thigh The boy, who was not identified, received multiple bite wounds to his right thigh, right arm, left leg, face and head. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 30 July 2026 With a plunging halter neckline and thigh-high slit, Palmer’s sleeveless dress merged traditional design cues with a contemporary edge. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Both shot at the victim, hitting him in the thigh, according to the affidavit. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 Males traditionally perform the Pa’oti, or scissors dance, which also involves considerable thigh strength. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
  1. calf
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall currently has knee swelling and receiver Christian Kirk injured his calf in the 49ers’ first practice.
    — Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The team also signed veteran Christian Kirk, who has been out since the opening training camp practice with a calf injury, and used the 33rd pick in the NFL draft on Ole Miss receiver De’Zhaun Stribling.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • Sit in the seat with your back flat against the padding, and your shins pressed against the shin pad.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Initial tests showed Allen sustained only a shin bruise, with no tear or broken bone, ESPN reported, citing sources.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
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