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barelegged

UK
/ˈbeəˌlɛɡɪd/
US
/ˈbɛrˌlɛɡɪd/

Translations

bareleggedadjective
more barelegged
Comp.
most barelegged
Super.
UK
/ˈbeəˌlɛɡɪd/
US
/ˈbɛrˌlɛɡɪd/
jambes nuesS’emploie après un nom ou dans une construction attributive pour dire qu’une personne a les jambes découvertes.
She walked through the garden barelegged, enjoying the feel of the grass on her skin.
Elle traversait le jardin, les jambes nues, en appréciant la sensation de l’herbe sur sa peau.
Synonyms
unclothed
exposed
naked
bare
bareleggedadverb
UK
/ˌbeəˈlɛɡɪd/
US
/ˌbɛrˈlɛɡɪd/
Used adverbially to describe the manner of an action (e.g., 'He ran barelegged across the lawn').
jambes nuesLocution adverbiale.
The children played barelegged in the summer heat.
Les enfants jouaient jambes nues sous la chaleur de l’été.
Synonyms
with bare legs
bare-legged
in bare legs

Definitions

bareleggedadjective
Having the legs uncovered or not wearing any leg coverings such as pants, stockings, or socks.
She walked through the garden barelegged, enjoying the feel of the grass on her skin.
bareleggedadverb
With the legs uncovered; without wearing coverings on the legs.
The children played barelegged in the summer heat.
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