1
a
: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee
b
: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured
c
: the femur of an insect
2
: something resembling or covering a thigh
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Nevaeh Crain was crying in pain, too weak to walk, blood staining her thighs.
—Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Does the offensive tackle place both hands on his thighs?
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 03 of 31 Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs
The shatteringly crispy skin on these chicken thighs is achieved without frying, meaning less mess and oil, but the same lovely crunchy result.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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thigh
noun
: the part of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee
Medical Definition
thigh
noun1
: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee and supported by a single large bone compare femur sense 1
2
: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured
3
: the femur of an insect
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