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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As most Florida news outlets have reported, Trump’s immigration crackdown could have disastrous economic effects in Florida, a state highly dependent on immigrant labor in agriculture, construction and tourism — the three-legged stool that supports the state’s economy. Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025 The three-legged ginger kitten would chase, bat and carry it around in her mouth. Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 Couple Adopt Three Legged Cat Who 'Nobody Wanted' By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter 0 A couple's decision to adopt a three-legged cat who had been hit by a car has melted hearts. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 In Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, a three-legged icon prowls in silence. Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 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 1 Feb. 2025.

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