make a leg: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Britishdatedformal
  • To perform a bow or curtsey, especially as a formal gesture of respect or in theatrical contexts.

  Examples

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  • At the end of the play, the actors made a leg to thank the applauding audience.

    Al final de la obra, los actores hicieron una reverencia para agradecer al público que aplaudía.

  • During the royal ceremony, the courtiers made a leg as a mark of respect to the queen.

    Durante la ceremonia real, los cortesanos hicieron una reverencia como muestra de respeto a la reina.

  • She made a leg after her solo performance, receiving a standing ovation.

    Ella hizo una reverencia tras su actuación en solitario, recibiendo una ovación de pie.

• 2.

  Globalneutral
  • To construct, attach, or fashion a support resembling a leg (for furniture, clothing, or other objects); used literally rather than figuratively.

  Examples

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  • The carpenter made a leg for the table to replace the broken one.

    El carpintero fabricó una pata para la mesa para reemplazar la rota.

  • They made a leg for the costume to improve its balance during the dance.

    Hicieron una pierna para el disfraz para mejorar su equilibrio durante el baile.

  • The robot’s engineer made a leg that allowed it to walk smoothly on uneven terrain.

    El ingeniero del robot fabricó una pierna que le permitió caminar suavemente en terrenos irregulares.

  • We made a leg for the chair using leftover wood from another project.

    Hicimos una pata para la silla usando madera sobrante de otro proyecto.