adjective
Etymology
Origin of legged
Example Sentences
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Based on the skull's size and comparisons with related fossils, researchers estimate the animal was a sturdy four legged creature about a foot long.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
“A legged battlefield robot or an exoskeleton suit relies on the same core technologies as a commercial humanoid, ruggedized for combat.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026
“It’s a horrible distance,” said Kaisa Larkas, 44, a mother of four who legged it past Eloise Kramer to capture the Olney title with a time of 63.37 seconds.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024
But although cats hate the water, he knows for a fact Oli can swim, because he once legged it into the ocean to avoid an overzealous dog.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023
“What gods do you keep?” he asked the one- legged knight.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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