thighs

noun

plural of thigh
as in calves

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Recent Examples of thighs Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thighs
  1. calves
  2. shins
  3. shanks
Noun
  • That prevents people from building up strength to compensate for an injury the way stronger quads and calves can compensate for a hurt knee.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • These moves help to build strength in the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of calves
Noun
  • In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of shins
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of shanks

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