LEG
none. 1 each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands. 2 leg of an animal or bird as food. 3 part of a garment covering a leg. 4 support of a chair, table, etc. 5 cricket the half of the field (divided lengthways) in which the batsman`s feet are placed. 6 a section of a journey. B section of a relay race. C stage in a competition. ? leg it (-gg-) colloq. Walk or run hard. Not have a leg to stand on be unable to support one`s argument by facts or sound reasons. On one`s last legs near death or the end of usefulness etc. ? legged adjective. (also in comb.). [old norse]