Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thigh
noun
/θaɪ/
Definition
The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
Examples
- The runner stretched her thigh before the race.
- He felt a pull in his thigh after lifting heavy weights.
- Thighs can be strengthened through various exercises.
Meaning
The thigh is the upper part of a human leg that connects the hip to the knee. It contains muscles that are crucial for movement such as walking and running.
Synonyms
- Upper leg
- Femur
