leg
UK: lɛɡ | US: lɛɡ
n. 1. One of the limbs used for standing and walking in humans and animals.
n. 2. A supporting part of an object (e.g., a chair leg).
n. 3. A stage of a journey or competition (e.g., "the final leg of the race").
The word "leg" originates from Old Norse leggr, meaning "limb" or "bone of the arm or leg." It entered Middle English via Scandinavian influence during the Viking Age. Unlike many body part terms derived from Latin or Greek, "leg" retains its Germanic roots, reflecting its everyday, concrete usage. The word has remained structurally simple, with no further morphemic breakdown in modern English.
She broke her leg while skiing.
The table has one wobbly leg.
The first leg of their trip was by train.
He stretched his legs after sitting for hours.
The spider had long, thin legs.