thigh

/θaɪ/
noun
  1. The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.
    • He rested his hands on his thighs while sitting on the bench.
    • She felt a sharp pain in her right thigh after the long run.
    • The soccer player injured his thigh during the match.
  2. A similar part of the hind leg in animals, often used as food.
    • The frog's powerful thighs help it jump long distances.
    • She bought a package of turkey thighs at the grocery store.
    • We grilled chicken thighs for dinner last night.
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