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leg

Definition

A leg is a long, slender part of the body that is used for walking, running, and jumping. Legs are made up of bones, muscles, and tendons.

How can the word be used?

The deer ran away on its long, slender legs.

leg

Different forms of the word

Noun: Leg is the part of the body that is used for walking, running, and jumping. It is attached to the body at the hip and ends at the foot.

Adjective: Leggy is an adjective that describes something that has long legs. For example, a leggy model is a model that has long legs.

Verb: To leg is to walk or run on one's legs. For example, to leg it is to run away quickly.

Etymology

The word "leg" comes from the Old English word "leogan", which also means "leg". It was first used in English in the 8th century.

The Old English word "leogan" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word *lagaz, which also means "leg".

Question

What is a leg?