one-legged
Americanadjective
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having only one leg.
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one-sided, as an argument or point of view.
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ineffectual because certain basic elements, measures, etc., are lacking.
one-legged legislation.
Etymology
Origin of one-legged
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Deandre Ayton screened Jokic away from the rebound, Reaves chased it down, turned, drove baseline and tossed up a one-legged floater that went in.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
“The labor market has become a one-legged stool over the last year; that makes it more susceptible to shocks,” writes Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Amid Smith’s onslaught, Pakistan were at least forced to employ Mahmood and Salman Agha, yet it was the skiddy Sajid that mopped up the tail, celebrating with his trademark one-legged Kabbadi pose.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
Once burned, the cake reveals Swift wearing a black one-legged bodysuit while performing on her Eras tour in Arizona.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024
At five after seven Zell Posey, the one-legged lawyer, walked through the door, the bells announcing his entry.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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