Word Meaning

leg definition and meaning

n. A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and foot.
n. That which resembles a leg in form or use; especially, any long and slender support on which any object rests; as, the leg of a table; the leg of a pair of compasses or dividers.
n. The part of any article of clothing which covers the leg; as, the leg of a stocking or of a pair of trousers.
n. A bow, esp. in the phrase to make a leg; probably from drawing the leg backward in bowing.
n. A disreputable sporting character; a blackleg.
n. The course and distance made by a vessel on one tack or between tacks.
n. An extension of the boiler downward, in the form of a narrow space between vertical plates, sometimes nearly surrounding the furnace and ash pit, and serving to support the boiler; -- called also water leg.
n. The case containing the lower part of the belt which carries the buckets.
n. A fielder whose position is on the outside, a little in rear of the batter.
v. t. To use as a leg, with it as object
v. t. To bow.
v. t. To run.

Crossword clues for leg

- Body part
- Body part hidden in Seattle garage
- Contents of a stocking?
- Help, give a ... up
- If it comes before wicket, you’re out on a limb
- Limb
- Lower limb
- Meat cut, ... of lamb
- Part of body
- Part of trousers stuck in bubble gum
- Piano part
- Relay race portion
- Shank
- Stage
- Stage left, for example
- Stage of journey
- Table support
- Table upright