Leg
Noun
UK
/leɡ/
US
/leɡ/
Definition
A part of the body used for walking; a support of furniture; a part of a journey.
Example
"His leg hurts today."
"The leg of the chair broke, so it wobbled when someone sat on it."
"They completed the first leg of their long trip by train."
Explanation
A leg is the body part used for standing and walking. For example, he hurt his leg while running. Many animals also have legs. Leg can also mean the part of furniture that supports it, like the leg of a table. In travel or sports, a leg can mean one part of a longer journey or race, like the first leg of the trip was by bus.