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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There was a three-legged albino deer snacking on our neighborhood trees at one stretch, and a family of plump, fearless wild turkeys would often appear in our yard. Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 However, killing the requirements process dealt with only one leg of the three-legged monster. Aaron Brynildson, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026 As Gloria liked to say, Mom could show a three-legged jackrabbit and take home a ribbon. Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Even though some White House policies are popular, policy is but one leg of the three-legged stool of political leadership. David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

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