thigh

noun

Definition of thighnext
as in calf

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Recent Examples of thigh Burke-Harris was shot in the upper thigh, and was driven to the hospital. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 July 2026 Marco Pašalić, the Croatian winger who scored 12 goals in his debut MLS campaign last year, is back in full training after a thigh injury and Croatia’s World Cup run. — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Prosecutors say Castro, 52, fired through a home’s front door and shot Sosa-Celis in the thigh. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Prosecutors say Castro fired through a home’s front door and shot Sosa-Celis in the thigh while in pursuit of another man. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
  1. calf
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • The first successful clone came from domestic yak DNA – a small, fluffy black calf born via C-section.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Before a calf injury hit in Week 4, Hubbard was already ceding work to Rico Dowdle and approaching a 50/50 split.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • Benjamin Sesko is still returning to full fitness after his shin injury, and did not travel to Finland.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has inspired many fans, from former players to beginners, to slide into a pair of shin guards and start playing the beautiful game.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Included in the kit are standard 4-, 6- and 8-mm hex screwdriver shanks that are compatible with all standard hex screwdriver bits and micro screwdrivers.
    — Shirl Leigh July 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
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