legs

/lɛɡz/
noun
  1. The plural of leg; the limbs that support the body and are used for walking and standing.
    • She crossed her legs while sitting on the chair.
    • The spider has eight legs.
    • After the long hike, my legs were very tired.
  2. The parts of a piece of furniture or structure that support it from the ground.
    • One of the chair legs is wobbly and needs to be fixed.
    • The table has four sturdy wooden legs.
    • The legs of the bridge are made of concrete.
  3. Stages or parts of a journey, race, or competition.
    • The relay team won the third leg of the competition.
    • The final leg of the race was the most challenging.
    • We drove the first leg of the trip in about four hours.
  4. Informal: lasting power or endurance, especially in sports or performance.
    • This debate doesn't have legs; it will be over soon.
    • The singer's career has legs; she's been popular for decades.
    • That old car still has a lot of legs left.
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