Collins English-English Dictionary

leg [lεg]

1. 1. n

2. 2. n either of the two lower limbs, including the bones and fleshy covering of the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella

3. 3. n (as modifier)

   leg guard

   leg rest

4. 4. n any similar or analogous structure in animals that is used for locomotion or support

5. 5. n this part of an animal, esp the thigh, used for food

   leg of lamb

6. 6. n something similar to a leg in appearance or function, such as one of the four supporting members of a chair

7. 7. n a branch, limb, or part of a forked or jointed object

8. 8. n the part of a garment that covers the leg

9. 9. n a section or part of a journey or course

10. 10. n a single stage, lap, length, etc, in a relay race

11. 11. n either one of two races on which a cumulative bet has been placed

12. 12. n either the opposite or adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

13. 13. n

14. 14. n [nautical] the distance travelled without tacking

15. 15. n (in yacht racing) the course between any two marks

16. 16. n one of a series of games, matches, or parts of games

17. 17. n

18. 18. n [cricket] the side of the field to the left of a right-handed batsman as he faces the bowler

19. 19. n (as modifier)

    a leg slip

    leg stump

20. 20. n See stretch

21. 21. vt. [tr] [obsolete] to propel (a canal boat) through a tunnel by lying on one's back and walking one's feet along the tunnel roof

22. 22. vt. [Etymology] C13: from Old Norse leggr, of obscure origin