legged

American

[leg-id, legd] / ˈlɛg ɪd, lɛgd /

adjective

having a specified number or kind of legs (often used in combination).

two-legged; long-legged.
fitted with legs.

a legged desk.

legged British

/ lɛɡd, ˈlɛɡɪd /

adjective

1. having a leg or legs
2. ( in combination )
  
  three-legged
  long-legged

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of legged

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at leg, -ed ³

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

"I just feel so lucky, to have been legged up on the horses I have, and to have experienced success I never even dreamt could be possible," she added.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Michael A. Taylor legged out a leadoff infield single.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

Sitting cross- legged on the doorstep was an old Chinese man.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

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