Dictionary legJourney or competition stage

noun

leg

One stage of a journey, race, or competition.

The runners begin the final leg of the relay.

Etymology

legOld Norseleg

The body-part word extended to one separate section of an extended route or event. A leg is a component stretch of the whole journey or competition.

More examples

Our first leg ended in Chicago.
Heavy rain delayed the second leg of the journey.
She swam the fastest leg for her team.

Forms

leg · legs

Similar words

stage: Does not specifically suggest travel or a race.
segment: A general part, without specifically implying a travel stage.