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leg
/leɪɡ/
noun
A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion.
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In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
"Dan won't be able to come to the party, since he broke his leg last week and is now on crutches."
The portion of the lower limb of a human that extends from the knee to the ankle.
verb
To remove the legs from an animal carcass.
To build legs onto a platform or stage for support.
To put a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.
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