leg Synonyms
Another word for leg
• noun (Context 1)
Each of the lower limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands, extending in humans from the hip to the ankle.
"The marathon runner stretched her right lower limb carefully before approaching the starting line."
• noun (Context 2)
A vertical support on which a piece of furniture, equipment, or structure rests.
"We placed a folded coaster underneath the uneven table support to keep it from wobbling."
• noun (Context 3)
A distinct section or stage of a journey, relay race, or tournament.
"The final stage of our flight took us directly from Frankfurt to Tokyo."
• noun (Context 4)
The lower limb of an animal or bird prepared and served as food.
"She seasoned the roast lamb drumstick with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil."
• verb (Context 5)
To walk or run quickly on foot (typically used with 'it', especially to escape or hurry somewhere).
"Since the last bus had already departed, we had to hoof it it all the way back to campus."
Opposites of leg
The opposite of leg shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: