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thigh
[thahy]
noun
the part of the lower limb in humans between the hip and the knee.
the corresponding part of the hind limb of other animals; the femoral region.
(in birds)
the true femoral region that is hidden by the skin or feathers of the body.
the segment below, containing the fibula and tibia.
Entomology.the femur.
thigh
/ θɪ /
noun
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee in man
the corresponding part in other vertebrates and insects
Word History and Origins
Origin of thigh1
Word History and Origins
Origin of thigh1
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, tech news outlet TechCrunch has reported examples of people posting intimate medical questions - such as how to deal with an inner thigh rash.
The day before she was hit in the thigh by another projectile while reporting downtown outside the jail, she said.
A British photojournalist, Nick Stern, was also taken into emergency surgery on Sunday after being hit in the thigh by a three-inch plastic bullet fired by police.
Eighth seed Musetti had had treatment for a thigh problem at the end of the third set.
In wheel throwing, it’s important to anchor your elbows to your hips, forearms to the splash pan and thighs to the outside of your wheel — I didn’t do any of that.
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