Pegleg

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛɡlɪɡ/

Pegleg (noun)

  1. A type of artificial leg made of wood, used by someone who has lost a leg.
  2. A leg replacement often shown in stories or films, linked with pirates and old adventures.

Examples

  • He uses a pegleg after his injury.
  • The pegleg helps her walk more comfortably.