Legging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛɡ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Legging is a noun meaning A covering, usually of leather, worn from knee to ankle.
Meaning
A covering, usually of leather, worn from knee to ankle.
More Meanings
- Stretchy tight-fitting pants often worn by women or for exercise.
- One of the legs of a pair of trousers.
- The process of putting a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.
- present participle and gerund of leg
Example Sentences
Take the legging and turn up the cuff.
As a practical matter, you cannot put on these positions simultaneously at reasonable prices. In order to achieve these positions at a reasonable risk/reward profile, you must put the positions in a series of separate trades. This process is called legging.
Word Forms
- leggings
- leggin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boot, leggin, gaiter, leglet, pantaloons, galosh.
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