thighs
word · lemma: thigh
/ˈθaɪz/
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/θˈaɪz/
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Definition
The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; also used for the upper part of the leg in animals.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in plural as "thighs". Common in anatomy, health, fitness, and food/cooking (especially chicken). Not to be confused with "legs" (thigh + lower leg), and distinguished from "hips" (above the thigh).
Spanish: muslosPortuguese (BR): coxasPortuguese (PT): coxasChinese (Simplified): 大腿Chinese (Traditional): 大腿Hindi: जांघेंArabic: فخذينBengali: উরুRussian: бёдраJapanese: 太ももVietnamese: đùiKorean: 허벅지Turkish: uylukUrdu: رانIndonesian: paha
Example Sentences
She was embarrassed to show her thighs at the beach.
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Squats help strengthen your thighs and glutes.
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After biking up the hill, my thighs were burning.
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My thighs were sore after running.
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He put his laptop on his thighs.
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Chicken thighs are very tasty in curry.
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