leg in English: One of the two long parts of your body that you use to stand and walk. (noun)

Translation

One of the two long parts of your body that you use to stand and walk.

Word origin

From Old Norse leggr, meaning leg or limb, taken into Middle English.

Origin: Old Norse
Root: leggr

Grammar

Gender

Plurallegs

Examples

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"Leg" is the part of the body you walk on.

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"Legs" is the plural, meaning more than one leg.

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Here "legs" are the parts of the body that feel tired.

Related words

body

The whole physical part of a person or animal.

foot

The part of your body at the end of your leg that you stand on.

arm

The long part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.

walk

To walk is to move along on your feet at a slow, steady pace.

run

To move on your feet faster than walking.

belt

A long strip of leather or cloth that you wear around your waist.

bike

A vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing the pedals.

boot

A strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg.

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