Meaning oflegin English

Noun

1. a limb for support or movement; land animals
2. the lower human limb; from groin to ankle
3. a garment part; covering the leg
   The pant leg is a bit too long.
4. a rod-like support; under objects
   The table has a broken leg and needs repair.
5. a stage of a journey; a segment
   The first leg of the trip was from New York to Los Angeles.
6. a supporting part or element
   The chair has four sturdy legs to support its weight.
7. a sailing distance without changing sails
   The yacht completed the first leg of the race without tacking.
8. a side of a triangular course
   The runner started strong on the final leg of the triangular track.
9. a single game in a tournament; competition
   The team won the first leg of the championship.
10. a side of a right triangle (excluding hypotenuse)
    The leg of the triangle is half the length of the hypotenuse.