English Words Starting With L

• leftist

  adjectivenounMedium
  /ˈlɛft.ɪst/A person who supports left-wing political policies, typically advocating for social equality, government intervention, and progressive reform.
• leftover

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈlɛftˌəʊvə/Something, especially food, that remains unused or unconsumed after the main part has been taken, used, or dealt with.
• lefty

  nounMedium-high
  /ˈlɛfti/A person who uses their left hand more naturally than their right; a left-handed person.
• leg

  nounverbverb-transitiveA1
  /lɛɡ/One of the long, weight-bearing limbs used for standing and walking in humans and many animals.
• leg before wicket

  nounC2
  /ˌleɡ bɪˌfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/In cricket, a method of dismissal where the ball strikes the batter's leg or lower body when it would otherwise have hit the wicket.
• leg bye

  nounVery Low (Specialist Sports Terminology)
  /ˌleɡ ˈbaɪ/In cricket, a run scored when the ball deflects off the batter's body or protective equipment (except the hand holding the bat) and the batters complete a run without the ball hitting the bat.
• leg drop

  nounLow-frequency/Specialized
  /ˈleɡ drɒp/A professional wrestling attack in which a wrestler leaps, turns their body sideways, and lands on a fallen opponent, striking them with the back of their own leg and thigh.
• leg hit

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛɡ ˌhɪt/A blow or strike delivered to the leg, typically in sports or combat contexts.
• leg rope

  nounverbLow-frequency, domain-specific (Surfing).
  /ˈlɛɡ ˌrəʊp/A rope or leash attached to a surfboard, worn around the surfer's ankle to prevent the board from being lost or posing a hazard after a wipeout.
• leg stump

  nounvery low
  /ˈlɛɡ ˌstʌmp/In cricket, one of the three vertical posts (stumps) that form the wicket; specifically, the stump on the side of the batsman's legs as they stand to face the bowler.
• leg warmer

  nounC1
  /ˈleɡ ˌwɔː.mər/A tubular piece of clothing, typically knitted, worn over the lower leg for warmth, often during exercise or as a fashion item.
• leg-break

  nounC2
  /ˈlɛɡ ˌbreɪk/In cricket, a type of delivery bowled by a right-arm wrist-spin bowler where the ball turns from the leg side (off the batter's pads) to the off side after pitching.
• leg-of-mutton

  adjectivenounC2 / Rare
  /ˌleɡ əv ˈmʌtn/A cut of meat consisting of the leg of a sheep or lamb, especially when prepared for cooking.
• leg-pull

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛɡ ˌpʊl/A practical joke or instance of mild deception meant to be humorous rather than harmful.
• legacy

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/Something (e.g., property, money, or a tradition) handed down from the past.
• legal

  adjectivenounC2 (Very High Frequency)
  /ˈliːɡ(ə)l/Connected with, permitted by, or established by the law.
• legal age

  nounB2
  /ˌliːɡl ˈeɪdʒ/The age at which a person gains full adult legal rights and responsibilities according to the law of a particular jurisdiction.
• legal aid

  nounC1
  /ˌliːɡl ˈeɪd/Free or subsidized legal advice, representation, and services provided to people who cannot afford to pay for them.
• legal aid society

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˌliːɡl ˈeɪd səˌsaɪəti/A non-profit organization providing free legal advice and representation to people who cannot afford it.
• legal cap

  nounC1
  /ˌliːɡ(ə)l ˈkap/A standard size of writing paper, traditionally measuring 8.5 × 13 or 8.5 × 14 inches in the US, historically used for legal documents.

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