Synonyms for

Leg

Verb / leg / Another word for leg — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A leg is a part of the body that connects the foot to the torso.

Synonyms & similar words

woodenleg pegleg stage peg branch ramification limb appendage extremity member shank foot thigh calf knee ankle toe heel sole instep arch ball tarsus metatarsus

Synonyms by register

Formal

limb appendage

Informal

stilt peg pin shank

Literary

member support

Antonyms

arm hand wing fin trunk

Common collocations

  • leg of a journey
  • leg of a race
  • broken leg
  • long leg
  • short leg
  • leg up
  • stand on one's own two legs
  • pull someone's leg

Word family

noun leg
verb leg
adjective legged

Usage note

The word 'leg' can refer to a limb of an animal or human, or a part of an object like a table or chair. It can also refer to a stage or part of a journey or competition.

Example sentences

  1. I need to stretch my leg muscles before running.
  2. She broke her leg and had to use crutches.
  3. The chicken's legs were cooked to perfection.
  4. My dog loves to chew on bones, especially chicken legs.
  5. The statue had four legs and a sturdy base.

Quotes

  • A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. - Chinese proverb
  • I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell

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