Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

legless

Adjective

/ˈlɛɡləs/

Definition

Lacking legs; without legs.

Examples

The legless lizard slithers through the grass.
Many amphibians can be described as legless during their larval stages.
After the accident, he felt legless as he struggled to adapt to his new circumstances.

Meaning

The term ‘legless’ describes an organism or object that does not have legs, often used in context to describe certain species of animals, such as snakes or worms, or metaphorically to describe someone who is unable or unwilling to move quickly.