: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a four-legged animal
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And for the long-legged ladies, a 16-inch shaft will hit you at just the right spot.
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Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Centipedes Versus Millipedes Most people can’t tell the difference between a centipede and a millipede, another multi-legged creature that needs moisture to thrive.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action ensued before play resumed, only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
In an era where one only needs to get to midfield to give these big-legged kickers a chance, these plays are huge.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Centipedes Versus Millipedes Most people can’t tell the difference between a centipede and a millipede, another multi-legged creature that needs moisture to thrive.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action ensued before play resumed, only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
In an era where one only needs to get to midfield to give these big-legged kickers a chance, these plays are huge.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Legged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legged. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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