thigh

noun

Definition of thighnext
as in calf

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Recent Examples of thigh In qualifying, the two-time reigning Olympic champion looked fully recovered from a thigh issue that forced him to stop competing at the London Diamond League meet one month ago. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Lands’ End Solid A-line Tab Skort Not everyone wants a thigh-grazing skort, which is where this Lands’ End option comes in. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Alyne Espinal, 46, was discovered with multiple lacerations to her chest, neck and thigh. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 On humid, 20,000-step days, painful thigh-chafing is practically inevitable. — Jenna Curcio, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
  1. calf
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that winger Jeremy Doku is set to be sidelined for up to three weeks with a calf injury.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As can best be summarized, the title character Niu Lai is a young calf born to a forest/shifting dreamscape who relies on his mother for protection.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • The play came midway into the second quarter, with third-string quarterback Garrett Nussmeier leading the offense and Allen getting some extra work after missing last week with a shin bruise.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sit in the seat with your back flat against the padding, and your shins pressed against the shin pad.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
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