legs
word · lemma: leg
/ˈɫɛɡz/
legz
/lˈɛɡz/
legz
Definition
The legs are the parts of the body used for standing, walking, running, and kicking. A leg can also mean the long support part of furniture like a table or chair.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural for the body: 'my legs hurt'. Singular 'leg' is common for one side or in phrases like 'a table leg'. Do not confuse 'leg' with 'foot': the foot is only the part at the end. Common phrases: 'cross your legs', 'stretch your legs', 'shake a leg' (informal: hurry up).
Spanish: piernasPortuguese (BR): pernasPortuguese (PT): pernasChinese (Simplified): 腿Chinese (Traditional): 腿Hindi: टांगें - पैर (शरीर का भाग)Arabic: أرجل - سيقانBengali: পা - টেবিল/চেয়ারের পা (ফার্নিচার)Russian: ноги - ножка (мебели)Japanese: 足 - 脚（体の部位） - 脚（家具の部分）Vietnamese: chân - chân (đồ nội thất)Korean: 다리Turkish: bacak - ayak (mobilya)Urdu: ٹانگ - ٹانگ (فرنیچر)Indonesian: kaki - kaki (mebel)
Example Sentences
My legs are tired after the walk.
basic
The baby has short legs.
basic
This table has four legs.
basic
I need to get up and stretch my legs.
natural
After that long flight, my legs felt numb.
natural
Come on, shake a leg or we'll miss the bus.
natural