three-legged

adjective

ˈthrē-ˈlegd How to pronounce three-legged (audio)
-ˈlāgd;
-ˈle-gəd How to pronounce three-legged (audio)
-ˈlā-
: having three legs
a three-legged stool

Examples of three-legged in a Sentence

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Somehow, this story — along with a three-legged Key deer — helps Yancy connect the dots that Christopher and Nick might just be the same person. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024 For more than 70 years, a three-legged stool made up of states, nongovernmental accrediting agencies and the federal government has held joint oversight of higher education institutions. Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The sanctuary houses many other birds who can’t fly, as well as a three-legged kit fox who also needs special accommodations. Jaimie Ding and Jae Hong, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2024 Bad Idea Jeans, three-legged jeans, and Jack Handey. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for three-legged 

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-legged was in 1596

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“Three-legged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-legged. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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