Phrase guide

wooden leg

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A stick used as a substitute for somebody who has lost a leg.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: peg-leg, timber-toe

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: peg, leg, pegleg

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: prosthesis, prosthetic device

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: drewniana proteza nogi — a stick used as a substitute for somebody who has lost a leg
  • Portuguese: perna de pau — a stick used as a substitute for somebody who has lost a leg
  • Spanish: pata de palo — a stick used as a substitute for somebody who has lost a leg