leg
word
Definition
A leg is one of the body parts you use to stand, walk, and run. It can also mean a similar part of an animal, one section of a trip or race, or the part of pants that covers the leg.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'leg' means the human body part. For animals, 'leg' is also common; 'paw' is only for the foot. Other useful patterns are 'break your leg' (the injury, or as a good-luck phrase in theater), 'the last leg of the trip', and 'pants leg'/'trouser leg'. Avoid using it for the whole foot-and-leg area when 'foot' is more precise.
Example Sentences
My leg hurts after the game.
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The dog has long legs.
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One leg of my jeans is wet.
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We’re on the final leg of our trip, so everyone’s tired.
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I think I pulled a muscle in my leg.
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He joked that he needed a third leg after walking all day.
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