long legs

plural of long-legs

/ˈlɔːŋ ˌlɛɡz/
noun
  1. A common name for a flying insect with very long, thin legs, also called a daddy longlegs or crane fly.
    • My little sister is scared of long-legs because of their long, spindly legs.
    • We saw a long-legs resting on the wall near the porch light.
    • A long-legs flew into the room and landed on the curtain.
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