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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If your mend area is in locations like the elbows, knees, inner thighs, or back pockets, choose a fabric that's a closer match to the original piece for maximum durability.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Tips when choosing protein sources include: Less-expensive cuts of meat: Chicken thighs, ground turkey, and bone-in cuts are often less costly than boneless chicken breasts or ground beef.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift stuns in a red dress while on the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet
Taylor Swift wore a red minidress to the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet along with what appeared to be a subtle nod to boyfriend Travis Kelce on her thigh in the form of a ‘T’ ruby chain.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Police said the 16-year-old was shot four times — twice on her left thigh and twice on her right thigh.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Tips when choosing protein sources include: Less-expensive cuts of meat: Chicken thighs, ground turkey, and bone-in cuts are often less costly than boneless chicken breasts or ground beef.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift stuns in a red dress while on the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet
Taylor Swift wore a red minidress to the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet along with what appeared to be a subtle nod to boyfriend Travis Kelce on her thigh in the form of a ‘T’ ruby chain.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Police said the 16-year-old was shot four times — twice on her left thigh and twice on her right thigh.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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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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