The meaning of LEGLESS is having no legs.

A legless person or animal has no legs. The slow-worm is in fact not a snake but a legless lizard.

legless [ˈleglɪs] ADJ 1. (= without legs) [person] → sin piernas; [animal] → sin patas

Definition of legless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Factsheet What does the word legless mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word legless. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Britannica Dictionary definition of LEGLESS 1 : having no legs a legless lizard broken, legless chairs 2 British slang : extremely drunk

Dec 10, 2025 · Adjective legless (comparative more legless, superlative most legless) (not comparable) Without legs. Synonym: no-legged Antonym: legged a legless invertebrate

Legless refers to a state of not having legs or being unable to use legs. This term is applicable to various contexts including describing animals like snakes that inherently do not have legs or referring to …

LEGLESS definition: 1. extremely drunk 2. extremely drunk. Learn more.

"Legless" is a word that paints a vivid picture, calling to mind something – or someone – without legs. It's often used to describe creatures in the animal kingdom known for their slithering prowess, like snakes.