legged

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adjective

leg·​ged ˈle-gəd How to pronounce legged (audio)
also ˈlā-
British usually
ˈlegd How to pronounce legged (audio)
: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a four-legged animal

legged

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past tense and past participle of leg entry 2

Examples of legged in a Sentence

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Adjective
They can be seen sitting cross legged on the floor, Rashi in a forest green shirt and jeans, and her mother in a pink head covering. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Researchers have developed a six-legged robot that can learn to walk by mimicking a stick insect’s movement patterns. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Some, like Sophie Turner and the late Robert Redford, fell for their four-legged costars, while others, like Chris Evans and Glen Powell, found and adopted their furry companions during production. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 That means most of those born between 1964 and 1980 will rely on what is effectively a two-legged stool — 401(k)s and Social Security — to fund their retirement. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legged

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of legged was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing legged

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“Legged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legged. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

legged

adjective
ˈleg-əd, 
ˈlegd
: having legs especially of a certain kind or number
four-legged

Medical Definition

legged

adjective
leg·​ged
ˈleg-əd, ˈlāg-, British usually ˈlegd
: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a four-legged animal
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