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Meaning of leg sweep

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

leg

Pronunciation:/leɪɡ//lɛɡ//lɛɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion.

    Example: {{ux|en|Insects have six legs.}

  2. In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.

    Example: Dan won't be able to come to the party, since he broke his leg last week and is now on crutches.

  3. The portion of the lower limb of a human that extends from the knee to the ankle.

  4. A part of garment, such as a pair of trousers/pants, that covers a leg.

    Example: The left leg of these jeans has a tear.

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove the legs from an animal carcass.

  2. To build legs onto a platform or stage for support.

  3. To put a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.

  4. To apply force using the leg (as in 'to leg a horse').