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pegleg Synonyms
Another word for pegleg
Choosing another word for pegleg depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A simple prosthetic limb consisting of a wooden post or metal rod fitted to the residual stump of an amputated leg.
Usage Example
"The historical maritime museum displayed a carved wooden prosthesis alongside seventeenth-century surgical tools."
Strong
prosthesis
• noun (Context 2)
An informal or dated term for a person who walks with a wooden prosthetic leg.
Usage Example
"In classic adventure novels, the ship's cook is frequently portrayed as a gruff amputee with a parrot on his shoulder."
Weak
amputee
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pegleg. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pegleg