Synonyms for

Legs

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

Definition

Limbs on the lower part of the body that help animals move.

Synonyms & similar words

woodenleg pegleg stage peg leg branch ramification limbs appendages extremities pins stilts spindles columns pillars supports posts poles pedestals bases foundations supports props crutches stilts pilings stakes

Synonyms by register

Formal

limbs appendages

Informal

pins stilts

Literary

shanks gams

Antonyms

arms hands wings fins tentacles

Common collocations

  • long legs
  • short legs
  • stand on your own two legs
  • break a leg
  • run on legs
  • walk on legs
  • lose your legs

Word family

noun leg
verb leg
adjective legged

Usage note

While 'legs' can refer to the limbs of humans and animals, it is also used metaphorically for support structures or to describe the duration of something (e.g., 'the play had a long run').

Example sentences

  1. The dog ran on its four legs.
  2. The giraffe has long legs to reach leaves on trees.
  3. I wear pants to cover my legs.
  4. My legs are sore after playing soccer.
  5. The octopus has eight legs to move around.

Quotes

  • "The legs are the wheels of creativity." - Albert Einstein
  • "I have legs of iron, but to tell you the truth, they're starting to rust and buckle." - Bonnie Blair
  • "The legs are the last thing to go." - Mickey Rooney

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